Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 17:58     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.


Is it even a crime?

It’s not a crime. If the purse is open it’s a donation to the needy.


Reparations, even.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 15:55     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:I see so many purses in shopping cart "seats" while owner has back turned, wanders off to get a bunch of bananas in next aisle, etc. Used to say something, got hostility, now I don't.


In some places one can do this... Sucks that we can't..I don't understand hostility though. That was nice of you ❤️
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 11:37     Subject: Re:PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:My wallet was lifted from my purse while I was shopping. I noticed it immediately because I went to check out. I used the new freeze card function..within a half hour a declined 500+ charge appeared. A lot of ladies have open style summer bags like mine, and the thieves are enjoying this. I would encourage people to zip if possible, keep their bag under their armpit, watchful eye, don't set it down while you browse etc. Also, trust your spidey sense. Thinking back there was a customer that was a bit off, and I registered it without really registering it. It's a different world, less trust now, too bad.


Can you leave your phone next to your wallet the next time? You don't need to make their job any harder.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 10:26     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
I see so many purses in shopping cart "seats" while owner has back turned, wanders off to get a bunch of bananas in next aisle, etc. Used to say something, got hostility, now I don't.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 09:43     Subject: Re:PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
My wallet was lifted from my purse while I was shopping. I noticed it immediately because I went to check out. I used the new freeze card function..within a half hour a declined 500+ charge appeared. A lot of ladies have open style summer bags like mine, and the thieves are enjoying this. I would encourage people to zip if possible, keep their bag under their armpit, watchful eye, don't set it down while you browse etc. Also, trust your spidey sense. Thinking back there was a customer that was a bit off, and I registered it without really registering it. It's a different world, less trust now, too bad.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 08:55     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Sounds like something a little restorative justice and additional wrap-around services could solve.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 08:52     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.


Is it even a crime?

It’s not a crime. If the purse is open it’s a donation to the needy.


Please tell me you are kidding?
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 08:43     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.


Is it even a crime?

It’s not a crime. If the purse is open it’s a donation to the needy.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2024 07:22     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.


Is it even a crime?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 23:08     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:I would not call this a "new" crime in DC.


I think it might be, actually. DC thugs traditionally club their victims in the head with bricks before robbing them. It has always been a brute force thing around here. Our local guys never bothered to develop light-fingered picking of purses and pockets--probably because there is so little consequence for even violent crimes.

To be sure, if it is true that the youths are retiring their bricks it is a big improvement!
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 21:37     Subject: Re:PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Watch out ladies a lot of dusties released to the streets!
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 21:34     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
I would not call this a "new" crime in DC.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 21:33     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
Anonymous wrote:It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.


I think it's the quickness and boldness of it. It's in open view, people around etc. Just saying, dont open the door for this. It's basically the same people who help themselves to the shelves of CVS.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 21:27     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
It’s not really pickpocketing if they’re taking it from a open purse. Where’s the skill in that? That’s like one step above just holding you up for it.

Actual pickpocketing is a practiced art form worthy of respect.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 20:20     Subject: PSA--Pickpocketing is the new "it" crime
PSA-- pickpocketing is everywhere right now. Thieves are targeting unzipped purses in malls, grocery stores etc. Have heard of two instances this week in NW DC and MoCo, nice areas. They know what they are doing. Zip up and guard your bag ladies.