[OM] Re: Personal Robbery Survey, was Re: Bags

[Rodti MacLeary]

From: Chris Barker

> I was sitting with the bag on the floor when I noticed that it was moving. 

My (hardly foolproof) technique is to put my bag on the floor at my feet, nice 
and close to me, but also to rock back in my chair and toss the strap 
underneath it.  In theory if anyone grabs it and tries to run the strap will 
catch on the leg of my chair and the potential thief will find themselves 
pulling a large, angry Scotsman along behind them.

When walking in cities (Barcelona/Amsterdam anyone?) I make a point of holding 
tight onto a part of my bag other than the strap, as thieves often cut the 
strap when they snatch bags.

Also as someone mentioned previously I try not to look like a tourist.  When 
everyone else is wearing t-shirts and shorts I'll be wearing a proper shirt 
(sometimes a jumper too) and trousers.

r.
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