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Handbag snatch in Caleta. Epidemic?
#1
I have just heard of a THIRD handbag snatch in Caleta this week.  What's going on?  All have been on FaceBook posts, but none of the posters have confirmed whether the Police have been informed. The last one was near Fado Rock last night and has been described as a "vicious attack"!!!
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(03-03-2019, 08:49 AM)fatherted Wrote: The same thing was happening last year but the snowflakes were in denial regarding crime in Caleta until one of the victims posted on public forums about it.

'snowflakes in denial' - that's a bit harsh. Unless I see it reported on FB I wouldn't know about it so I would deny it.
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No more info.  All three reported on FB.  The last one, last Friday evening/early hours Saturday morning, reported as 'VISCIOUS".....and located near Fado Rock.  I, and others asked repeatedly if a report to Police had been made.  No reply.  Since then the post has been deleted.
A previous "snatch" last week was reported as being carried out by someone in a "hoodie" (not unusual)   who ran off - well, he would wouldn't he?

I am glad people report the incidents, but nearly always the lack of any detail as to where, when, description of perpetrator, Police report etc. Beats me why they bother.  Perhaps to gain the endless post of sympathy which follow.???
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So more than likely not true at all.
Or 1 incident posted or shared by 3 people.
Why would anyone believe any post like this, are they your Facebook friends, if they are, they would give you details if you asked, not delete posts.
It is unfortunately all too easy to post and then get reposted as facts, made up stories, by sad people.
There is a a lot of dishonesty on social media.
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No, they were three separate incidents for sure.  No, they are not FaceBook friends of mine, they just post on groups where I am also a member so can see the posts and can comment if I feel the need.
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#6
I am somewhat sceptical of all this. I can see no reason why anyone in their right mind would be subject to this & NOT report it to the Police. Apart from anything else they would need a crime number to claim back lost items etc.
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#7
Are there not cameras in Caleta?  I seem to remember looking at one a few years ago but
not sure if they are still in use.  If they are maybe they would be of some use
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#8
Two English speaking females (over) enjoying their happy hour cocktails on a cafe terras.
Both had their handbags on the wall dividing the terrace from the busy sidewalk.
When I warned them about the risk they were taking, i got the "walk on" look.

Couple of days later, same "ladies", same cocktails, same wall, same bags (referring to the handbags).
One would almost think that they had empty bags and a generous insurance.
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#9
It is amazing how some people do just “switch off” when on holiday. I said to my wife last visit to shift her bag under the table rather than sitting on an empty seat beside a pavement. She looked at me like I had two heads! To me, it is common sense wherever you are.
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(05-03-2019, 09:42 AM)Emmi Smith Wrote: Since then the post has been deleted.

I seem to remember seeing this but don't know where. If it was on one of the 'caleta we love you' type pages then admin may have deleted it as they don't like anything negative about Caleta.
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