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Her phone had vanished — lifted by a subway pickpocket with a magician's touch.
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Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wearing it across your body — especially with the bag positioned in front — adds an extra layer of security against pickpockets eyeing your phone or wallet.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 June 2025
Morgan Luther, an assistant manager at The Gin Mill, said pickpockets hit the bar a few times, particularly when the bar is packed after concerts and sporting events, or when tourists are drawn the Queen City.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
But centuries after travelers first started flocking to Venice, braving the crowds, lines and pickpockets still feels worth it.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wearing it across your body — especially with the bag positioned in front — adds an extra layer of security against pickpockets eyeing your phone or wallet.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 June 2025
Morgan Luther, an assistant manager at The Gin Mill, said pickpockets hit the bar a few times, particularly when the bar is packed after concerts and sporting events, or when tourists are drawn the Queen City.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
But centuries after travelers first started flocking to Venice, braving the crowds, lines and pickpockets still feels worth it.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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“Pickpocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickpocket. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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pickpocket
noun
pick·pock·et
ˈpik-ˌpäk-ət 
: a thief who steals from pockets and purses
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