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Jan 20, 2011 | 2:09 pm

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Originally Posted by lancebanyon

Barcelona and Rome both come to mind immediately, but in all cases I have heard personally it has always been someone stealing from a woman's purse or taking it outright

On the subway in Rome (Nov 2009), my wife had her purse UNZIPPED and her wallet stolen while the purse was across her neck and shoulder. She is not unattentive. it was crowded and they are pros.

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