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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:57am

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Carol 36

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Hi Folk's

I was in Playa Flamenca last week staying for first time in our home. We had a lovely time but our last day was marred when driving home on the motorway we fell for a guy in a car saying something was wrong with our car.

Cut a long story short my bag was taken it was not an handbag but more like shopper bag with zip and they took small holdall which I smile at this one had my little dogs pooper bags and biscuits in. So just to let anyone know whos driving never stop for anyone especially on busy Roads.

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:00am

John56

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:00am

Sorry to hear about your experience, sadly, distraction robberies and thefts by pickpockets of wallets and purses have increased dramatically in the past few months, everyone needs to be vigilant in their cars and in shops and restaurants.

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:05am

Carol 36

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:05am

John56 wrote on Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:00am:
Sorry to hear about your experience, sadly, distraction robberies and thefts by pickpockets of wallets and purses have increased dramatically in the past few months, everyone needs to be vigilant in their cars and in shops and restaurants.

Thank you John56 yes indeed, its a shame but the way of the world, but try to kerp my wits about me in future.

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:49am

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:49am

Sorry to say this but you (all) will have to change some habits and start tro mistrust anyone and anything - nothing is what it seems to be. Delinquency will increase as a result of increasing unemployment and poverty. The "good times" are definitely over.

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:53pm

Carol 36

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:53pm

killjoy wrote on Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:49am:
Sorry to say this but you (all) will have to change some habits and start tro mistrust anyone and anything - nothing is what it seems to be. Delinquency will increase as a result of increasing unemployment and poverty. The "good times" are definitely over.

Yes, sadly I think that too Killjoy.

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:56pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:56pm

Hi Carol,

I'm sorry to hear of your experience - not uncommon, but under the present circumstances, I guess it's not surprising that it appears to be on the rise. Thanks for taking the time to tell us, reminders of this type of crime are always useful. At least you're able to see the funny side of it :o)

Kind regards,

Kim

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:10pm

Carol 36

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:10pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:56pm:
Hi Carol,
I'm sorry to hear of your experience - not uncommon, but under the present circumstances, I guess it's not surprising that it appears to be on the rise. Thanks for taking the time to tell us, reminders of this type of crime are always useful. At least you're able to see the funny side...

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... of it :o)
Kind regards,
Kim

Thank you Kim, yes thought it maybe useful we all get caught up in things that we forget they are out there. ☺