Purse Snatchers in Supermarkets

Ladies, and especially seniors, watch out for purse and wallet snatchers in supermarkets, I personally know two seniors this has happened to this year.  Both had someone reach into their purses and steal their wallets.  They lost not only money, but credit cards, health cards, identification, photo's and other things.

It happens in seconds, all you have to do is turn your back for a moment, thieves are looking for the easiest targets, they work the supermarkets, that's why they go to them, and its not only men that are the thieves, but women as well.

First of all, go through your purse and wallet, make photo copies of all your ID and credit cards and other identifications, so if you ever do lose your purse or wallet or have it stolen, you have a record to start with.

Next, don't keep any single copies of sentimental photo's in your wallet or purse, make a copy and save the originals.  That's a good start.

When you are in the market place keep your purse closed and clasped or zipped shut, not lying open so one can reach in it easily, that's the first thing the crooks are looking for.  Keep your purse in front of you, not in cart behind you, like the lady in this video does.  Ideally keep it on your person, but if you rest it in the cart, put the strap so your hand can stay on it while holding the handle  of the pushcart.

Watch the video below to see just how quick it happens, remember there are criminals who purposely stalk supermarkets, don't be an easy mark.