P I C K P O C K E T I N G

C O M M O N   C A U S E S

• Jostling crowd while boarding public transport.
• Crowded areas such as shopping complexes or modes of public transport.
• Revealing large sums of money at payment counters.
• Keeping valuables / money in pocket / purse that is half open.

P R E V E N T I V E   M E A S U R E S

• Practive alertness at all times.
• Make sure you hold your valuables / purse tightly while walking.
• Do not carry excess cash.
• Avoid revealing large sums of cash.
• Avoid close contact / crowds while using public transport.

B E W A R E   ! !

Pickpockets will take advantage when you are careless and not alert.

S N A T C H   T H E F T

• By the road or at secluded lanes.
• Snatch thieves are often on foot or on motorbike.

V I C T I M S

• Teenagers 70%
• Adults 30%

P R E V E N T I V E   M E A S U R E S

• Pratice alertness at all the time.
• Walk in group.
• Avoid wearing excess jewellery.
• Avoid carry excess cash.
• Avoid using secluded alleys / lanes.

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ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE    TOURISM MALAYSIA