I got the wallet stolen today. I was shopping in the sport store approached by a women and asked by her to help her reading the label. The woman I was helping too was on my left. While I was being helpful another woman approached me from the left side. When I moved one I noticed there is no wallet in my purse. The women I helped was a gypsy. Sorry to write that - but next time you are approached by a gypsy be careful. I had my guard down and soft side turned on - and I paid for it.
When I realized I am lighter for the wallet I immediately;y went after the women. She was exiting the store very calmly. I met her on the pavement in front of the store and told her you took my wallet. With another woman she calmly entered the car parked next to the pavement. The care had not started driving immediately and I took the photo of the car.
The store does not have security personnel. It took me 20 min to get police in the store. Another 2 hours talking to the police and writing the report. The policemen were helpful and understanding. My russian classes paid off - as none of four policemen spoke English. They look at the videotapes and saw five gypsy women entered the store few minuets before me. The police also saw all five women left the store at the same time. However the videotape is of too poor quality to get good zoom on the faces.
The police also got the car and the driver. It appeared the car is registered as a taxi (but it had not taxi mark on). The driver said he drove two women from the store to the railways station.
Next time in the shop - if gypsy approaches me - I'll run away screaming.
1 comment:
dear gordy,
how awful, its a terrible thing to lose such important item as purse, pictures and personal stuff. I had mine taken in Paris, but I ran after the rascal and got it back. I think he saw rage in my eyes. i was so upset, so my best wishes to you. I am on prac teaching. a world of forms and criteria, policies and organizations, dark clothes and hormones. love to you and puppy. xxxanna
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