[Kate!]

Really shook up. Had to talk to the police.

[arista]

Was your address in your bag?

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by arista

Was your address in your bag?

No thankfully.

[AnnieK]

Scary.

Hope you ok and you didn't have anything too important / sentimental in there.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Scary.

Hope you ok and you didn't have anything too important / sentimental in there.

Fortunately not and my mobile phone and keys were in my coat pocket, but I've lost a lot of money.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kate!

No thankfully.

Thats good


Would you have been able to Pepper spray the thief

Or was he doing a fast grab

[Kate!]

I was sat on a bench with my bag beside me.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kate!

I was sat on a bench with my bag beside me.

I assume he picked you as a Easy Target

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by arista

I assume he picked you as a Easy Target

Yeah the police said that. I had to go in the bank and put a stop on my card. They are sending me a new one with a new pin.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Yeah the police said that. I had to go in the bank and put a stop on my card. They are sending me a new one with a new pin.

Thats good.

[Ray.]

So does this mean Top Answers 2024 will be delayed another day?

Only joking.

No but that's really quite scandalous. Sorry you had to go through something like that. What a way to start the new year. Unfortunately not all that uncommon nowadays. Criminals feel emboldened by lack of police initiative in going out and solving actual crimes, and not just a few mean words being spoken on twitter.

Just last month, I saw a mugging while I was walking through the local woodland. Heard some sort of a commotion happening around the other side of a pond that was half-obscured by trees, and then I saw a young guy scarpering away on his bike and with a young woman chasing after him. I honestly thought it was just a boyfriend and girlfriend pissing about with each other until I heard her calling out that he'd stolen her phone. Unfortunately he was well away by the time that registered.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

So does this mean Top Answers 2024 will be delayed another day?

Only joking.

No but that's really quite scandalous. Sorry you had to go through something like that. What a way to start the new year. Unfortunately not all that uncommon nowadays. Criminals feel emboldened by lack of police initiative in going out and solving actual crimes, and not just a few mean words being spoken on twitter.

Just last month, I saw a mugging while I was walking through the local woodland. Heard some sort of a commotion happening around the other side of a pond that was half-obscured by trees, and then I saw a young guy scarpering away on his bike and with a young woman chasing after him. I honestly thought it was just a boyfriend and girlfriend pissing about with each other until I heard her calling out that he'd stolen her phone. Unfortunately he was well away by the time that registered.

I'm home now. My boyfriend had to come pick me up. I'll do Top Answers tomorrow probably.

It's my own fault the police more or less said because I was on my mobile phone and not paying attention to my bag. They weren't nasty about it but they said I was targeted.

[Vanessa]

You need to watch your bad when you're out.
It nearly happened to me and now I watch my bag like a hawk when I'm out.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

You need to watch your bad when you're out.
It nearly happened to me and now I watch my bag like a hawk when I'm out.

Yes, I'll certainly be more aware in future.

[Cherie]

Bad luck Kate, loop the handle round your arm in future

[Ammi]

…that’s so scary, Kate…I’m sorry that you went through that……and I know that it’s absolutely no small thing to have money taken but I’m glad that you’re ok and home safe now and being cared for by your guy…you’ll probably feel shaky/wobbly for a while so just take it slowly and chill this evening….…

…just to add to the ‘what I have that feels a bit secure’…I always have a small cross body bag as I never really carry much with me so it’s enough…

[Kate!]

I'm honestly so relieved I had my mobile phone in my hand and not in my bag. I would have been even more upset if I'd lost that. Its my lifeline.

[Cherie]

Lucky that, the mobilie loss would be much worse at least you can cancel your card

[bots]

Sometimes it's best to let a thief have the bag. Just make sure that you dont keep valuables in it

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Really shook up. Had to talk to the police.

That's horrible & scary.
I advise you get one of these Kate

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-Al...Y2hfbXRm&psc=1

I always make sure I have my bag with me, it helps that I have a crossbody one . But still you have to be so careful these days, muggers & thiefs are getting more bold and sneaky. I never leave my bag unattended.

[Barry.]

Oh I’m sorry Kate hope you are alright. I’m sure you are shaken up though

[Cherie]

Did anyone help Kate, or did it all happen so fast....they are opportunists and watch for people not paying attention

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Fortunately not and my mobile phone and keys were in my coat pocket, but I've lost a lot of money.

Hope you are ok Kate….if I had loads of cash in my bag I would have it attached to my arm. It’s unlikely you will get it back but at least you are unharmed.

[Ammi]

…I hope that you had a rested evening and a restful sleep, Kate ……

[Niamh.]

Sorry to.hear that Kate