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The police report that thieves managed to steal phones from several passers-by on Friday evening.
Several people had their mobile phones stolen in Luxembourg City and Bettembourg on Friday night.
According to the police, none of the victims realised the theft at the time.
One of the thefts occurred on a bus in Bettembourg. The passenger did not notice anything. Two other thefts took place in the evening on Avenue de la Gare and late at night on Avenue de la Liberté in Luxembourg City.
In the latter case, the culprit provoked two passers-by and took advantage of the confusion to steal the phone from the person who was trying to calm the situation down.
To avoid becoming a victim of pickpocketing, the police recommend keeping your phone in a closed pocket, preferably inside a jacket. They also recommend locking it securely with a password and making regular back-ups of the device.