Stealing On Screen

STEALING ON SCREEN Pickpocketing in Movies and Prevention Tips MNPEKIG TER JACKSON The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Tintin goes on an adventure to find treasure that is on a sunken ship. TINTIN *SEVEN MORA GA WEG OE CONEH NCOM DECEMAER 2TSTEVEN SPEG e MA -. Pickpocket (1959) French drama about a pick pocketing thief. pickpocket Rebert Bresson Harry in Your Pocket (1973) A professional pickpocketer teaches a would-be criminal how to YOU OMLY RAVE ETES YOU UST PED INTO ASTRANGER pickpocket in teams. SUDDENLY You've Got THARRY IN YOUR POCKET scORNO o Oliver Twist (1948) A young boy runs away from his mother only to end up in the hands of a thug who trains children how to pickpocket. OLIVER TWIST DICAPRIO DAY- LIWIS DIAZ Gangs of New York (2002) Amsterdam Vallon returns to New York City seeking revenge against his father's killer. GANGS OF NEW YORK AMIEIQE BENE DANSIA "Michael J. Fox Is Very, Very Funny!" Life with Mikey (1993) A talent agent recruits a child pickpocket to be his next star. Life Mikey ra le en de Mik nt d ART OF PICKPOCKETING Location is Key a. Thieves work in crowds and places where people are close together. b. They target people in subways, buses, concerts, nightclubs and parades. They target victims who are distracted by something going on in front of them. Weighing your Mark Create a Distraction a. Determine where the valuables on your mark are. b. Avoid confrontation. COMMON PICKPOCKETING TRICKS Beware of Pickpockets Sign a. These signs are common in tourist areas. BEWARE 然 b. When tourist see this sign they subconsciously reach down to check on their wallet/phone. PICKPOCKET c. If pickpocketers are hanging out by this sign they will know where you are stashing your valuables. Bump and Stall a. Common at subways and escalators. b. Two thieves work together and sandwich a mark. One will stop short causing the target to bump into the stall where the other thief will dip into the mark's pocket. How to PREVENT Being Pickpocketed Put a rubber band around your wallet. The band makes it harder for the wallet to slide out. Keep wallet in front pocket or one that buttons shut. Don't wear trousers with oversized pockets. Invest in a purse with a strap around your neck and clasp around the body. Opt for bags that require two hands to open or that lock. Separate daily money from your whole assets Trust your instincts Sources: http://books.google.com/books?id=qEd4VUZJXOAC&pg=PA130&lpg=- PA130&dq=pickpocket+scenes&source=bl&ots=mlzKBYREJc&sig=rYAilodvuEDit6CXrcwtVes7uHg&hl=e n&sa=X&ei=A6moU-33E0U80QS-SOLQC9&ved=0CF8Q6AEWCW#v=onepage&q=pickpocket%20scenes&f =false http://www.imdb.com/keyword/pickpocket/ http://www.moviecus.com/theme/movies-about-pickpocket/3 http://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/how-to-avoid-pickpockets-on-vacation-thrillist-nation http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/get-your-hand-out-of-my-pants International Currency Express Ine. Infographic Designed By: ENationalPositions Profitable Internet Marketing