It is important to note that this is the same modus operandi that has been reported in Paramus by Paramus Police .On April 19th the Ridgewood blog reported , “The Paramus Police Department is looking to identify a crew of pickpockets that target women’s handbags while the victim is shopping. “ https://theridgewoodblog.net/paramus-police-department-a-crew-of-pickpockets-that-target-womens-handbags/
We would like to remind people of some simple tips to avoid being a victim of these crimes:
Don’t leave your purse in your grocery cart as you shop. The first photo shows the actors hand in the victims purse
Don’t hang your purse on the back of your chair at restaurants. Keep it between your feet.
Use handbags that have a zipper or a flap that latches. Carry it with the flap side towards you.
Carry your purse in front of you.
Ridgewood police need to get out of those SUVs and increase their walking around presence.Ridgewood residents and a shoppers are seen as easy prey. Less auto and parking citations and please more focus on more crime prevention.Parking violation teams need to be a new set of eyes lookout for suspicious
lets keep on the lookout for the younger people (distracted ) and our seniors who have other distractions just getting around safely in parking lots etc.It ain’t mayberry no more folks..if a stranger is too close asking questions directions
or dropping items take five steps back and walk away quickly