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Handbag Theft advice Tuesday, 05/05/2009 by nik
Some hints and tips on how to avoid handbag theft or minimise the risk and impact of having a handbag stolen.
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To reduce the risk of becoming a victim:
• Never leave handbags hanging unattended on trolleys or pushchairs.
• Always keep your handbag with you, as just a few minutes spent
looking at items on a shelf can be enough time for an opportunist thief to
grab your personal possessions.
• Think when walking down the street or looking at items on a shelf -
could someone unzip or open your bag without you realising, particularly
when it is over your shoulder or on your back?
• Always keep handbags and bags zipped up and never place purses and
other 'valuables' at the top of your bag.
• Consider the use of handbag/bag personal attack alarms - these are
inexpensive and alert you to the fact that someone is trying to steal your
purse or personal possessions - research the internet to find national and
local supplier details.
• Where possible, place your bag straps over your head and diagonally
across your chest so that it is harder for someone to snatch it - however,
never place yourself at risk of attack.
• Consider spreading out the items in your bag by using different
pockets and sections so that personal possessions are separated
• Be vigilant! - if you see someone that you think is acting
suspiciously, please inform shop staff, security staff and telephone
police.
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