Our top 5 tips to minimise the risk of handbag theft. Some seem very basic; however they are easily forgotten after a few drinks:

  1. Don’t leave your bag unattended. It’s easy just to leave it with a pile of coats or other people’s bags – however this makes it easier for a thief to pretend to be looking for something. If shopping and trying on items, ask someone to hold your handbag for you, even if it’s a shop assistant.
  2. Use “Chelsea” clips that are often attached to the underside of tables. These make it more time consuming and obvious for someone to remove a bag from. Try not to put your handbag over the back of a chair as this makes it easy for thieves when you lean forward.
  3. Be aware of your surroundings. A nearby argument may be just to distract you and your group.
  4. Ensure fastenings and zips are closed. They’re easily left open for pickpockets.
  5. Keep keys separately. One less thing to worry about if anything unfortunate happens.

Simple tips, although easy to forget. A major tip is:

Carry as little as possible

If you know you are going out, why take 5 credit cards and 2 debit cards? Do you need your expensive camera? Take the bare minimum with you.

Soon I’ll be talking about the new technology solutions to help prevent handbag theft, and also what to do if your handbag is stolen. Please continue to email me your reports of bag theft, using the form on the map page.

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