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Police increase measures against pickpockets in the Märkische Kreis!
On October 9th, the police in the Märkischer Kreis will increase the prevention of pickpocketing. Advice telephone available.
Police increase measures against pickpockets in the Märkische Kreis!
In the Märkische Kreis, the police will take action more intensively against pickpockets in the future. This emerges from the current notification of the police officers, who want to oppose the increasing number of pick -up stories with a package of measures. In 2024 alone there were 39,757 registered cases in North Rhine-Westphalia, after 39,519 in 2023. This development not only ensures increased police presence, but also a noticeable increase in the population's security needs. [Comee-on reports that…] (https://www.come.de/luesenscheid/polizei-verstaerkt-pravervention- against-tschendiebe-im-Maerkischen-kreis-93973628.html)
On Thursday, October 9th, officials will be active in the urban areas by distributing flyers and having discussions with the citizens. In addition, posters are hung up to inform the population about the dangers of pickpockets and give preventive tips. An additional advisory phone can be reached on the same day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 02372/90995511. [Express reports that…] (https://www.express.de/nrw/polizei-startet-kunst- against-taschendiebeiehne-so-schuetzen-Sie-sich-1123313)
What tricks do pickpockets use?
Pockets often act in teams and use a variety of tricks to steal unnoticed. In particular, the police warn that perpetrators are available to many different distraction methods. These range from supposed hugs with flowers or tourists questioning after the way to the Rempel trick in full transport. The tricks are quite imaginative and adapt again and again so that it is advisable to stay vigilant. Information about common methods is available on the Police Consulting.
The best known tricks include:
- Blumen-Trick: Täter umarmen das Opfer oder stecken ihm eine Blume an, während sie die Brieftasche stehlen.
- Falsche-Touristen-Trick: Falsche Touristen fragen nach dem Weg und stehlen während der Ablenkung aus der Handtasche.
- Stauerzeuger-Trick: Täter blockieren Rolltreppen, während Komplizen in die Taschen der abgelenkten Opfer greifen.
- Rempel-Trick: Täter rempeln Opfer an oder arbeiten mit Komplizen zusammen, um abzulenken und zu stehlen.
- Geldwechsel-Trick: Täter bitten um Münzwechsel und stehlen während der Ablenkung Banknoten.
The consequences for the victims
The victims of pickpocketing are not only brought to their money, but often also lose personal items such as IDs, keys and important documents. Returning these things can be a tedious and lengthy affair. It is no wonder that the fear of further assault significantly affects the security feeling of the citizens.
The police in the Märkisches Kreis work hand in hand with the population, is therefore seen as an essential measure to increase security in the region. Stay careful and find out about the tricks of the pickpockets so as not to become victims yourself.