Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolice have urged World Cup fans to remain vigilant against opportunistic bag thieves while watching matches in public this summer. The warning highlights that thieves exploit momentary distractions, such as celebrating a goal or ordering a drink, to steal belongings. City of London police released footage showing an individual using their foot to hook an unattended bag before making off with it. The force stated that 'VAR will be in used throughout the City' to monitor and deter potential thieves.Fans are advised to keep their personal belongings on them at all times and to report any suspicious behaviour. In fullWatch: Police use ‘VAR’ to catch bag thieves during World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup thieves caught on camera as fans urged to stay vigilant
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolice have urged World Cup fans to remain vigilant against opportunistic bag thieves while watching matches in public this summer. The warning highlights that thieves exploit momentary distractions, such as celebrating a goal or ordering a drink, to steal belongings. City of London police released footage showing an individual using their foot to hook an unattended bag before making off with it. The force stated that 'VAR will be in used throughout the City' to monitor and deter potential thieves.Fans are advised to keep their personal belongings on them at all times and to report any suspicious behaviour. In fullWatch: Police use ‘VAR’ to catch bag thieves during World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
