I caught someone putting their hand in my handbag in a shoe shop in MOE not too recently. They had one of those big seats that a few people can sit on, I put my bag next to me to try on some shoes and a lady put a bag on the seat next to my bag, she kept picking it up and looking at it. She thought I wasn't looking and I saw her hand go into my bag (which stupidly was open). I looked up and she pulled it out. I was just so shocked, I couldn't quite believe it and did doubt if I really saw it. But the more I thought about it and discussed it with my husband that night, the more I know she was trying to take my purse or phone, or even my bag. After seeing that video I am convinced.
Wish I had told security, at the time I was so shocked that I doubted myself and figured it would be her word against mine. Next time, I will alert mall security and let them deal with it.
wow impressive job! I hope she was caught.
I never ever leave my personal belongings unattended and always warn all the visitors and even local friends. Most of them just laugh at me though
Take care, its so easy for a thief to steal a handbag in a shop full of bags!
http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/arab-woman-pickpocket-at-work-in-crowded-shop-2014-05-11-1.548616