Police reminded: be vigilant against blackmail in the name of pickpockets

Chongqing public security organs have recently discovered a new type of criminal practice in the name of pickpockets in their work, which reminds the public to be vigilant.

According to reports, the time for committing extortion in the name of pickpockets is generally during the peak hours of commuting during the day, and the crime occurs on crowded buses. The scammers usually commit crimes for the gang, with a number of 4-5 people, and the victims are generally passengers who take the bus alone.

Suspects usually take advantage of the congestion in the car, quietly tuck the phone into the victim's pocket, and then yell someone to touch the bag. His associates then stood up and proposed to call the "stolen" mobile phone, and the ringtone of the "stolen" mobile phone was immediately heard in the victim's bag. The suspect then used many citizens' ignorance and hatred of pickpockets to force the victim into isolation and finally blackmail the victim.

The Chongqing police reminded the public not to panic when encountering such situations, remember not to get off the bus with the suspect, but call 110 to call the police immediately or ask the bus driver to drive the car to a nearby police station or police duty , Waiting for the police to come to deal with.