235 Stopped Pick-Pocket: Asked For Directions By A Roman Pick-Pocket!

Editor's Note: This is your 36th known stopped pick-pocket in Rome!

Dear Clothing Arts,
 
Here is my pickpocket story. Fortunately, it was pretty boring 😊.
 
I had my first-ever pickpocket attempt experience. I was boarding the metro in Rome. After just boarding the train car, this young lady blocked my way from going further into the train. She appeared like a regular commuter and not a gypsy. She asked me in Italian if she was on the right train line. This is ridiculous because I obviously look like a tourist.
 
I said I didn’t know in English and tried to get by her, but she blocked my way and asked again. I tried to move away again, and that’s when I noticed she had 2 other ladies joining her. I felt a hand around my pocket. I yelled, “Hey!!!!” and forced my way past them. They were probably stunned when I yelled at them, but they quickly got off the train.
 
Fortunately, I had convertible pants from Clothing Arts. The zipper and button to my pocket were secure, and the pickpocket got nothing.
 
Thanks, Clothing Arts!
 
David H from Winter Park, Florida


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