The 81-year-old man was in a clothing store on Tuesday. Maximilianstrasse Became a victim of pickpocketing. According to police, her wallet was stolen from her backpack.
The pensioner had been in the store since 12 noon. and 13:00. While she tried on the sweater, she put her backpack down for a moment. At the checkout, she noticed that the zipper was unzipped and her wallet was missing.
The police note that pickpockets primarily take advantage of crowds of people in stores, at events or on public transport. The criminals pushed or distracted their victims while their accomplices attacked.
To protect yourself, police recommend, among other things, that you carry valuables as close to your body as possible and in locked inside pockets. Bags and backpacks must not be left unattended. Further information can be found at www.polizei-beratung.de.