Techniques to Steal Cellular Phones in the center of Madrid

I have been informed about techniques to steal cellular phones in the center of Madrid. The thieves are using a technique not very known by the citizens. My friend was one of the victims of these robberies. The thieves robbed her of an iPhone. Police and employees of the establishments nearby confirmed that these robberies are a regular occurrence everyday.

The technique that these thieves use is, as follows; The thief, with a newspaper or a note in his hand approaches their targets at there tables, and lament about their poor economic situation. The thief then distract the victim by putting the newspaper or note over their belongings so that it is not visible to them anymore. In that moment the thieves steal the victims belongings, while the victim is totally unaware of what is happening. The victim only realises what has happened once he/she start looking for his/her property.

I believe there is a way of preventing these thefts, and it is mainly by informing the public. I do not wish to be an alarmist, but have to warn you of new stealing methods being used frequently by the thieves these days.

For this reason, always keep your belongings close on you and don’t leave them on the tables of any establishment.

If you link this post or recommend it in forums you will be helping people not to fall victim of these crimes... We all together should avoid thiefs stealing cellular phones.