Rise In Pickpocket Thefts Reported In This Westchester Town, Police Say

A police department in Northern Westchester is warning residents to be careful of their belongings as the number of pickpocket theft incidents increases at supermarkets in the area.

Ben Crnic

02/12/2024 9:30 a.m.

In an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 8, the North Castle Police Department said that the town has been experiencing a rise of "pickpocket type thefts," especially at supermarkets.

To protect against these thefts, the department gave residents the following tips:

Don't leave purses in shopping carts while looking for groceries;
Use a crossbody-type bag that keeps your cards and wallet on your person;
Cover your PIN while checking out with a debit card.

Police added that thieves often use distraction techniques and travel in groups.

More information about the incidents was not released.

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