Although I always felt safe during my trip to Barcelona, I wanted to make you aware of the danger while waiting at the bus stop for the shuttle bus to the airport at the Plaça de Catalunya. It was extremely busy as it was a public holiday.
A Spanish man came towards me and began to talk to me in Spanish, which I couldn't understand. My handbag was on the ground beside me. While I was trying to understand the first man, a second crept up behind me and snatched my bag from between my feet.
They both ran off as fast as they could.
Handily, the police station is directly opposite at the metro station. As my passport was in the bag, and my flight was leaving in the next hour, I was lucky to negotiate my departure with the aid of the police report.
Apparently, they seek out tourists who look wealthy (?) and are distracted with all their luggage. My advice is to look scruffy and keep your eyes on all your belongings.
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on Sep 4, 2003
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