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Bob Arno Schooledbythe Professorof Pickpocketry
Bob Arno Schooledbythe Professorof Pickpocketry
Bob Arno Schooledbythe Professorof Pickpocketry
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Pickpockets Work in Groups
Bob notes that pickpocketing thrives in
places where unwary tourists congregate —
from airports to train stations to cruise ship
ports of call. And in cities like Naples,
pickpockets work in groups, with each
individual assigned a specific role in the
operation. A group of three will typically
close in on a victim, and the heist looks like
this:
● The Blocker boxes in a victim and
distracts them, while…
● The Cannon does the actual stealing,
and then passes what’s been stolen
to…
● The Shade, who takes it and hides it
out of sight.
Then, the group will split up. In this way,
even if the victim immediately notices their
wallet or other valuables missing and goes
to confront the person they perceive as the
thief (most likely the Blocker), the evidence
is long gone — even if law enforcement is
called in to investigate.
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Why Are Police Clueless?
How can law enforcement often be
so clueless to this and other
common pickpocket strategies?
One of the main reasons, Bob says,
is a disparity in the level of
experience between thieves and
the police charged with tracking
them.
While a pickpocket may have been
practicing their craft for decades,
people in law enforcement are
often shuffled between
departments every couple of years.
Because of this, it’s more likely
someone in a group of pickpockets
will spot an undercover cop before
the undercover cop spots them —
and they’ll simply move on to a less
surveilled location to commit their
crimes.
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How to Protect Yourself When Traveling
So how can you make sure you’re as safe as possible when
traveling? Bob has these tips:
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