There has been a rise in pickpocketing in recent weeks in Luxembourg’s capital, police have warned, with a high number of reports received about incidents on the tram network and at the city’s Christmas markets.
It comes despite an increase in the number of officers on duty since the Christmas markets opened, police said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon, and an ongoing campaign involving fliers, announcements and on-screen advertisements reminding tram passengers of the pickpocket risk.
Protect yourself
Police are reminding the public that pickpockets make the most of crowds, and pick on people’s moments of inattention, with victims often only realising later that their valuables are gone.
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According to police, people should be extra vigilant when getting on and off public transport and not visibly show that they are carrying valuables.
The police also advise keeping important items in inside jacket pockets, as these are more difficult for thieves to access. Additionally, handbags should be tucked between the arm and body and always kept closed.
Anyone who has been the victim of theft should file a report with the police, while individuals believed to be behaving suspiciously can be reported by dialling 113.
(This article was originally published by the Luxemburger Wort. Machine translated, with editing and adaptation by Alex Stevensson.)