PICK-POCKETS & BAG SNATCHERS

When in the street or a public place, bags should always be carried with the flap next to your body and the zip to the front. You are most vulnerable to pick pockets when boarding public transport and in busy shops.

From time to time thieves target shoe shops; take all bags with you when you walk to the mirror.

In pubs and restaurants, place bags away from others passing by and secure the straps under the leg of your chair or table. Some premises such as pubs or restaurants may have Chelsea Clips under the bar or tables.

Rucksacks can be especially vulnerable especially when being carried on your back. Always remember to conceal valuables at the bottom of it.