How to protect yourself from pickpocketers
Irvine police are sending a message about pickpocketers after releasing video of a woman with a baby being targeted.
The Irvine Police Department shared the video on its Instagram account. In the video, a woman is seen in line for the Carousel at the Spectrum Center last month. Two people are seen getting in line behind the woman, then slipping into her purse and snatching her wallet.
The department is using the robbery as a teaching moment, sharing tips on how to protect yourself from a situation like this.
Specifically, the department offers three tips to keep your belongings safe in public:
Meanwhile, anyone who has any information about the thiefs was asked to contact investigators by emailing [email protected].
