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How to protect yourself from "snatch theft"
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"Snatch theft" is a type of theft where the perpetrator quickly grabs an item, like a phone or purse, from a person and flees. It usually takes place in a public area and takes the victim by surprise. Snatch theft is common in Southeast Asia, South America, and Southern Europe, but it can happen anywhere in the world. Why, though, is this type of crime so popular? And what can we do to prevent our smartphones and other valuables from being stolen?
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