Cap has had two items stolen from him by pickpockets here in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
One was his smartphone, taken a few months ago. The other, just a few days ago, was his Nikon Coolpix point and shoot camera. That was taken by a pickpocket as invisible as a ghost. He put his bag down on a chair while he tried on a warm jacket.
The camera was inside a velcro fastener and TWO zipped pockets. Everything was re-fastened.
Those are the invisible thieves. There are others, much more flagrant in their modus operandi, and it does not appear there is anything one can do about them.
I do not know what these street vendors are selling, but it appears to be a legume of some sort. Perhaps a dried red bean.
Look! I caught the thief in the act!
It was so bold, it looked over an assortment before deciding on one.
Let this be a lesson to you:
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| Look at that brazen little thief! |
Too bad this little bird isn't the only type of thief in Ulaanbaatar!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about Cap's camera! He must be lost without it. I imagine he bought another one.
ReplyDeleteShaddy I carry two cameras in case this happens or in case I drop one and it won't function. Sadly this .. me dropping a camera .. has happened to me several times. I also had a second cell phone with me when my smart phone was stolen.
ReplyDeleteI was with Gullible as she shot the bird above near The State Department Store here in Ulaanbaatar near a bus stop.
It is fun to have her here with us. Thanks for your concern. From Patti and Cap ..