Pickpockets

PICKPOCKETS' TACTICS

Watch these videos for the tricks of the pickpockets and the tell-tale signs.

  
  

DON'T BE A VICTIM OF PICKPOCKETS

  • Keep purses secure and carry wallets in an inside pocket.
  • Zip up hand and shoulder bags.
  • Carry bags in front of you with flaps against your body.
  • Keep straps short and bags tucked under your arm.
  • Don't display jewellery.
  • Don't show your money — keep it safely in your pocket.
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GADGET AND PHONE THEFT TACTICS

Protect yourself from thieves intent on stealing your phone, tablet or other gadgets by learning their tactics.

Phone theft tactic: The SnatcherPhone theft tactic: The GrabberPhone theft tactic: The Plucker
 

LUGGAGE THEFT TACTICS

Protect your luggage from thieves by keeping bags with you whenever possible and checking regularly on stored bags at stops.

Luggage theft tactics: The Earlybird Luggage theft tactics: The Sleeper
Luggage theft tactics: The Wait-lifter Luggage theft tactics: The Blind Spot

KEEP YOUR LUGGAGE SAFE

  • Try to keep luggage close by and in view and check on your bags regularly.
  • Remove valuables from your luggage before placing it in luggage racks or in overhead storage compartments.
  • Don't leave valuable items unattended on a train when you visit the toilet or buffet car.
  • If you are going to sleep on a train, do not leave valuables in view on the table or seat next to you. Keep them hidden.
  • Ensure any bags placed on the on the floor are in front of you so that any movement of the bag will be noticeable.
 
 
 

REPORT A THEFT

If you think your property has been stolen on the railway, it's important that you report it to us on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 as soon as possible. You can also contact a police officer or a member of rail staff.

In an emergency, always dial 999.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I REPORT A THEFT?

We take every report of theft seriously and do everything we can to catch those responsible.

Once you have reported the theft, it will be logged by our control room. It will then be passed to one of our officers who will keep you informed of the investigation, in accordance with the time frames laid out in the Victim’s Code of Practice.

Read more about our promise to victims of crime here.

YOUR IMEI NUMBER

Keeping a note of your mobile phone or tablet IMEI number can help police track it down if it is stolen. To find your IMEI number:

  • Dial *#06# on the keypad and the IMEI number will be displayed.
  • Remove the battery of the phone — the IMEI number will be identified on a sticker underneath.
  • On an iPhone and iPad, go to Settings > General > About. Scroll down to IMEI to find the 14 digit number.

Then register your details on www.immobilise.com, which will help us identify your property if it is stolen.

LOST PROPERTY

If you have lost your property on a train or at a station, report it immediately to a member of transport staff who will put you in touch with the relevant lost property office.

It is an offence to report something stolen if you actually lost it.

Source: http://www.btp.police.uk/theft/index.html#sthash.fmq3xiSj.dpbs