They told the police how to protect themselves from thieves, ortcom.kz reports with reference to the official website of Astana akimat.
Since the beginning of the year, 135 pickpockets have been detained by police in the capital, about 40 of them were locked up in a temporary detention center.
On the eve of the New Year holidays, the risk of becoming a victim of pickpockets increases, the city police department said.
On December 22, the police detained a 28-year-old resident of the Karaganda region, who stole a purse from a girl at a bus stop when boarding a public transport vehicle.
“Pre-trial investigation is underway. Previously, he was prosecuted. The detainee’s involvement in other previously committed crimes is verified. Affected by the wrongful acts of this person, please contact the police department, ”the press service of the department reported.
At the same time, the police again reminded us that you should not put your bag in a grocery cart.
They urged to be vigilant, being in the queue, to hold the bag in their hands and in no case to carry the purse and valuables in a plastic bag.
In addition, law enforcement officers urge people to remain vigilant while traveling in public transport and ensure that the bag is always fastened and should be held in front, while sitting down - put the knees in front of you, store valuables and wallets in the inside pockets of clothing.
