How to protect yourself from pickpockets and pickers? What to do in case of pickpocketing?

Often our dreams are not the most pleasant. And what does it mean if in a dream we lost a very important personal accessory?

A bag in a dream symbolizes travel, small or personal valuables. If you dreamed that someone stole your purse, interpret this dream as a warning. You need to prepare, because information that concerns only you will be public. Someone will gossip about you, you will get into trouble.

And all because you are a very trusting person. Perhaps such a dream means the loss of some little things, and it is these items that you cannot do without in everyday life. You will worry about the loss, your thoughts.

Concept

Pickpocketing

Pickpocketing is a form of theft and it falls under Article 158 of the Criminal Code.

It is sad to observe the trend that theft is becoming an interesting activity and less and less often it is classified as a real crime .

There are a lot of training videos on the Internet, many thieves even write blogs in which they share their many years of experience.

And all this is absorbed by the fragile consciousness of young people .

These facts are corrupting our society.

Pickpocketing differs from ordinary theft only in the way it is committed .

Theft is the secret theft of any property that is in your possession.

A distinctive feature of pickpocketing is that it is committed from your immediate property .

For example, from a bag, a pocket, many professionals know how to steal even from a hand.

Criminals

In the underworld, there are even different names for these criminals depending on the manner in which such theft was committed.

Shchipach

Thief-plucker - who is this? This is a thief who has the so-called highest qualifications for such thefts.

He will easily get into your bag, other personal items and get everything he needs.

Tweezers can also remove jewelry and hats .

Typically, this is a certain level of skill that is respected in the criminal world.

Pickpocket

A pickpocket is a thief who specializes in pockets.

Pants, skirts, bags, if there is something valuable in the pockets of your things, the pickpocket will first pay attention to it , and then, using sleight of hand, will get what he wants.

Theft items for a pickpocket are cell phones, wallets, money, and plastic cards.

Dream of a bag being stolen: interpretation of a dream by color, material

Try to remember the dream in which your bag was stolen: what color was it, what material was it made of?

• Dark, black - you are a modest person. Perhaps this bothers you or, on the contrary, helps you in life. You will also receive news that may upset you.
• Snow-white, bright - you are a romantic in life. You will fall in love with a person who was previously a stranger to you; you simply did not notice him.
• Brown - you take your own life and work seriously.
• Red - you are a very passionate person. You may have an affair in the future. You will get incredible impressions from it, even excitement.
• Blue - you know how to plan your affairs correctly, and at the same time you see what the final result can be.
• Was the bag made of genuine leather? You are afraid that one day you will be left without money, which will prevent you from living and existing normally. In addition, you may have a lover.

Dark leather

• Was the product made of fabric? Your state of mind is fragile. You need the support of people who are close to you.
• Was the handbag made from straw? You have a rich imagination, you think originally.

What is considered pickpocketing?

Pickpocketing is considered to be the taking of property that is owned by the victim.

Pickpocketing is an act that results in illegal possession of a property.

Unfortunately, the victim, as a rule, does not realize immediately , but after a large amount of time.

That is why it is almost impossible to understand that the theft was committed by a specific person.

The objects of theft are your property.

As a rule, these are small valuables .

These include phones, players, tablets, jewelry on clothes, bracelets, rings, necklaces and chains, wallets, money and various plastic cards.

Many criminals who do not pursue the goal of getting rich, but are simply trying to experience adrenaline, steal completely useless things - checks, pens, notepads, hair ties, headphones.

Criminological characteristics

The main characteristic of pickpocketing is that it is carried out secretly .

That is, the theft is committed so that no one sees.

Thus, this is the main sign of this crime , because if the theft is noticeable not only to the criminal, but also to other persons, it is no longer theft.

Qualifying features

The qualifying signs of theft are specified in article one hundred and fifty-eight of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Thus, the qualifying criteria include the commission of theft by a group of persons.

For example, one of the criminals distracts the victim with an incident or conversation, while the other tries to commit theft.

Also another qualifying feature is the commission of theft by prior conspiracy.

Theft with property damage is very common.

For example, if the phone cannot be taken out of the back pocket without the owner’s knowledge, it is cut off with a blade or the bottom of the bag is cut out.

To remove the chain, criminals can also cut it.

Kinds

Types of pickpocketing are determined depending on the size :

• petty theft;
• large;
• especially large.

Petty theft means theft when the amount of damage is less than one thousand rubles .

In the case of a grand theft, the amount is up to ten thousand rubles, and a particularly large theft is more than ten thousand rubles.

Actions in case of theft

Wallet

What to do if your wallet is stolen?

If your wallet is stolen, contact the police immediately .

Submit your application as early as possible.

As practice shows, the criminal gets rid of the loot in the first hours after the crime, which means that you will be able to identify the criminal.

Bag with money and documents

What to do if a bag with money and documents is stolen?

If your bag with money is stolen, you also need to contact the police .

Describe in detail your bag and types of documents, provide the exact value and quantity of your bills and the specifics of the documents.

your route to law enforcement officers .

Perhaps the criminal has not yet managed to get rid of the loot or was caught on one of the CCTV cameras.

Luggage bag

What to do if a bag is stolen from a storage locker in a store?

Criminals often use master keys to break into store lockers.

They watch the victim on the street with large packages or bags, watch how the victim puts his things in a box, and rush to the box with a master key.

Ask the security guard to remember the characteristics of the suspect and ask him to call the police.

Give an accurate description of the stolen items.

Dream of a bag being stolen: interpretation of the dream according to the purpose of the accessory

• Was your travel bag stolen in a dream ? Was it clean, completely filled with things? A trip awaits you, after which you will have only positive impressions.
• Was the travel bag old ? Expect a trip, but you won't want to leave, leave home, or see anyone at all.
• Was it completely empty or a little full? The road will be bad, even dangerous. Something bad could happen to you.
• Got your gym bag stolen? In reality, you compete with colleagues or friends. You are very worried about this gadfly.
• Was your suitcase stolen in your dream? Your life will change. Do not interfere with the changes that will occur.
• Was the handbag a woman's? Expect a love adventure. Over time, all your friends will know about it.

Women's

• Have a men's accessory been stolen? A competitor, a bad person, may appear. However, you will quickly bypass this person if you use your own abilities.

Distinction from related crimes

Pickpocketing can easily be confused with robbery .

For example, if you are attacked in a dark alley and demanded your bag, this is not pickpocketing - this is robbery.

If any kind of violence was used against you, or they threatened to use it , this is nothing more than robbery and the punishment for these two crimes is much higher than for theft.

Interpretation of dream books

In the interpretation of a dream with the loss of a bag, famous dream books give the following interpretations:

Punishment and responsibility

According to general principles, pickpocketing is subject to criminal liability .

Punishment is provided in the form of imprisonment for a term of up to five years.

If qualifying features are present, this period may increase to eight years.

Also, the offender may be fined up to three hundred thousand rubles .

Minors

Minors are responsible for this crime.

For example, they are required to pay a fine for committing theft.

If the minor does not work and is not emancipated, his legal representatives .

Also, a minor can serve a sentence of three years in a children's correctional colony.

Read the full article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Theft.

Restoration of technical passport and driver's license

The procedure for restoring a lost registration certificate is the same as when registering a car. First, you write an application and pay for the services of the traffic police (the state fee is 500 rubles, issuing a duplicate is 300 rubles). Next, the expert will re-check the engine and body numbers; the car will be checked against all databases to see if it was stolen or involved in an accident, and if you have a fine. Do not forget that in some cases you can challenge the traffic police fine. After collecting all the necessary documents and passing the inspection, you will only have to wait for the issuance of a new registration certificate.

The next step is to restore your driver's license. The state duty for replacement is 800 rubles. For the period during which the restoration takes place, you will be issued a temporary license.

This step is also carried out at the traffic police department where the license was issued. Obtaining a license and registering a car can be done in different departments. It is necessary to have an examination card with a mark on previously obtaining a driver's license and a medical certificate.

If your certificate is invalid, you will have to undergo a medical examination again. A 2-month driving license is issued. When this period expires, the coupon is exchanged at the MREO for a certificate. Thus, in a few days you can restore stolen documents to your car.

If you are involved in an accident and do not have a compulsory motor liability insurance policy, you need to apply for a duplicate from the insurance company where the car was insured.

If for some reason the insurance company refuses to reimburse you, you may have to go to court. Consult a lawyer who will tell you how to behave in court and help you win your case.

Examples from judicial practice

An example of pickpocketing is a story that happened in the center of Moscow .

A strange young man inserted himself into a group of foreign tourists, but a little later it turned out that he had disappeared, and with him the expensive phones and tablets of the group members.

It’s good that some people still have photographs of the criminal.

The police were hot on the trail of a criminal who was selling the loot in a nearby underground passage.

Another case occurred in Tula, where a pickpocket on public transport tried to take a mobile phone from a woman’s pocket.

But the lady’s vigilant companion saw that a stranger was suspiciously clinging to his passion and saw the theft taking place.

The man detained the novice thief and sent him to the police.

As you can see, pickpocketing awaits you in transport, in stores, and just on the street .

You must be extremely careful to avoid becoming another victim of this crime.

Try not to show valuables to the criminal and then you will not be the target of a crime.

What to do if there is a theft?

Recommendations about what to do if a theft occurs may vary depending on the situation. But there are general rules of conduct for people who notice that they have something missing:

1. make sure that you yourself have not forgotten or lost something or money somewhere;
2. if you are absolutely sure that a theft has occurred, try to remember the circumstances of what happened: in what period of time the thief could have acted, did you notice anything strange before that moment, etc.;
3. check if there are any traces of theft (slits in pockets, other damage to things). These traces of the crime in court will serve as strong evidence of the guilt of the criminal;
4. make sure that there are no tools left nearby that could be used by an attacker to commit theft (for example, knives, blades, hooks, scissors and other objects that could be used to remove money, a wallet or other item from a bag);
5. look to see if there are any traces left at the crime scene (including prints in the snow, dirt, grass, etc.). If they are there, try to photograph them;
6. Contact the police as soon as possible to report the theft. Such a statement in accordance with Art. 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation serves as the basis for initiating a criminal case. Remember that those crimes that are reported in the first few hours after the discovery of missing money or other property are more successfully investigated.

Note!

Remember that the tools used to commit the crime may have had the perpetrator's fingerprints on them. If you take these items, try to do it carefully, it is better to first put on gloves, wrap your hand in a cloth, etc.

A statement to the police can be made either orally or in writing. If you know where the nearest branch to the place of theft is located, it is better to go there in person. At the same time, you will be able to attach to the case all the evidence collected on the spot (if any), as well as record damage to the bag, pockets or clothing (if any). The application is written to the first head of the police department of the station to which you applied.

In the presence of certain circumstances, there is some specificity of actions.

Stealing money from a wallet

If you notice that someone has stolen money from your wallet, try to call the police to the crime scene. As a rule, such acts are committed by someone from a circle of acquaintances (for example, a co-worker, a housekeeper, a visiting friend, etc.). If the intruder is still at the scene, it would be better if the police searched him in your presence. It is quite possible that the entire stolen amount will be with him.

Note!

The situation will be more complicated if the attacker has already fled the crime scene. If you suspect a specific person, in your statement to the police, include all the information you know about him.

You will have to prove the fact that your wallet contained exactly the amount that was stolen. For these purposes, you can rely on witness testimony, as well as on change data that can be found in receipts from stores (if you have any). Of course, you will have to tell the police exactly how much was stolen, how many bills there were and in what denomination.

Pickpocketing

Money is stolen from clothing pockets, as a rule, in crowded transport, crowded places, queues and under other circumstances when there are large crowds of people. If you find yourself the victim of such a crime, be sure to check your pockets for holes. Perhaps the money just fell into the lining. If there are no holes, but there are traces of cuts on the fabric, then this is strong evidence in favor of the fact that the money was not lost by accident, but that theft occurred. This will help you in court.

When filing an application, you will have to tell the police officer:

• approximate time of theft;
• the place where it occurred;
• what kind of property was stolen (if money was stolen - the amount and denomination of the banknotes);
• special signs of the alleged thief (if you remember).

Theft from hand luggage

Such acts are more common on trains than on planes or buses. Passengers travel by train for quite a long time (more than one day) and, as a rule, get to know their fellow travelers. Even if, as a result of such an acquaintance with a person, a friendly and completely trusting relationship has been established, it is highly not recommended to leave your belongings unattended, especially if there is something valuable to you in your hand luggage. This is the first rule of travel safety, which should be followed strictly in all situations.

If you do become a victim of theft from your hand luggage and find that money or something valuable is missing, proceed as follows:

• make sure that you yourself have not forgotten the item or put it in some other bag of yours;
• report the incident to the conductor, as well as to the head of the train;
• Ask the conductor at the nearest station to bring police officers into the carriage.

Note!

If you suspect your fellow traveler of stealing, you should do all the steps described above as secretly as possible so that this person does not suspect that you caught him and is caught red-handed. This will make it much easier for you to prove his guilt in committing a crime.

Wallet theft

This is one of the most common crimes under Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Like pickpocketing, wallet snatching can happen in crowded places. If you discover a loss, proceed as follows:

• make sure you haven’t forgotten your wallet at home or somewhere else;
• if you are sure that it was stolen, try to reconstruct the picture of what happened: when the alleged theft occurred, who the criminal could have been, etc. It is advisable to determine the time with an accuracy of 5-10 minutes;
• If your wallet contained your bank cards, urgently call the bank and block them. For such cases, always have the telephone number of the credit institution in the memory of your smartphone or in a notepad;
• try to remember exactly what amount was in the wallet, what bills the money was in;
• if little time has passed since the alleged theft, urgently call the police or contact law enforcement officers on duty in public places (metro, transport, train stations, airports, etc.);
• If a lot of time has passed since the crime (a day or more), file a complaint at a nearby police station.

Clothes theft

This is an infrequent occurrence, however, similar incidents occur in cafes and restaurants, where things are stolen from wardrobes or directly from hangers, as well as on beaches. As a rule, the object of the crime is expensive clothing from famous brands.

If you find that your things are missing, then first of all make sure that someone has not simply confused them with theirs. If you are sure that this is theft, call the administrator of the cafe or restaurant and call the police. In your statement, describe in detail the stolen clothing: size, color, brand, special features (for example, the presence or absence of buttons, stains, etc.). Also indicate the approximate cost of the item at the time of purchase.

If clothes have disappeared from the wardrobe where you deposited them, keep the number. Write a claim to the head of the establishment asking for compensation for damage (the cost of the stolen property). You can refer to Art. 901 Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Testimony from witnesses that you deposited this particular item will help you.