User and Abuser Analysis
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User: Bag Furniture Relationships
Most common positions for bags to be located
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Observations showed that bags are often left unattended
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Abuser Techniques – MO’s
Lift
Lifting is defined as theft of property from a static location. Characteristics include: Opportunistic theft; owner inattentive / bag unattended. Thief conceals or kicks away bag, picks it up and walks away.
Dip
Dipping, also known as pick-pocketing involves discrete access gained through bag or pocket; property removed by nimble fingers. Possible tactics include distraction/blocking.
Distraction: Cover Up
In this technique, the perpetrator distracts the victim with conversation and covers up desirable item with a card or a map. During this conversation, slips item into his own bag or pocket before walking away.
Distraction: Fake Pigeon Poo
In this technique, the 3 perpetrators work as a team. Perp 1 drops fake pigeon droppings on the victim from a balcony. Perp 2 acts as a ‘friend’ taking care of victim and distracts from Perp 3 who steals the bag.
For more information about perpetrator techniques for bag theft please go to www.inthebag.org.uk