Pickpockets and other Madrid, Spain Warning Or Danger Tips

Pickpockets run rampent in Madrid. Do not fear your life, for the pickpockets are not violent criminals. If you catch them they will most likely run away. But they are seldom caught. Stealing for pick pockets is their trade and they are damn good at it. They scope out their victom for a while and then strike. SO DON"T LOOK LIKE A TOURIST.
Madrid is said to be one of the worst cities in world for petty theft. Thre subways are the place to always make sure that you know where your belongings are. Pick pockets use many set ups and gimmicks to trick people. And remember pick pockets up can be anyone, from the very young to the very old.
I personally never was pick pocketed in Madrid while I lived there, but I was I a few situations where I felt I was being eyed up for a pick pocketing. So just remember to who where your things are when a lot of people are close to you. Don't let it comsume your mind, but just remember it on subways, puerta del sol, plaza mayor, and other crowded places.

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