Pockets strike: Tips for safe shopping in Borken!

On December 28, 2024, a pick -up thief unnoticed the wallet of a customer in a consumer market on Bocholter Strasse in Borken. The crime occurred at 11:45 a.m. when the customer became aware of the loss by a man from a man. In this context, the police warn of pickpockets, which in particular use crowds in markets.
In many consumer markets, video surveillance is missing, which makes the security situation difficult. The police recommend stowing valuables in closed inner pockets and keeping money as well as documents in different pockets. In addition, the bag should be carried to the body with the closure side. Further tips are accessible on the police website.

The Borken district police authority also provides information about the crime statistics: In 2022, over 1.8 million thefts were recorded in Germany, which corresponds to an increase of 20% compared to the previous year. The clearance rate for money thefts is 7.9%, while it is 89.8% when shopping theft is 89.8%. One should note that not all thefts are reported, especially not those in which the perpetrator was not grasped, such as news.de

similar incidents

Also in Borken there was a similar incident on December 17, 2024. Unknown perpetrators stole in a supermarket on Otto-Hahn-Straße unnoticed a customer's wallet between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The loss was determined when paying at the cash register. Here, too, the police indicate the risks of pickpockets and recommends not to let the valuables out of sight when shopping.
Interestingly, North Rhine-Westphalia recorded the highest number of cases in Germany with 39,519 pick-up stories registered with 39,519. The numbers show an increase of 37,321 cases in 2022, which indicates an increasing risk. The clearance rate rose from 1980 cases in 2022 to 2725 cases in 2023. The police in Borken took 9000 information on the telephone number (02861), such as newsflash24.de reported.