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October 12th 03, 06:57 AM
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most pickpocketed tube stop
Hi,
Last week I was pickpocketed (or pick-bagged) on the tube. Between Holborn and StPauls, at 8:30am. Curious, what so people here think would be the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? Anyone have any pointers on spotting people or their scams? J. |
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October 12th 03, 10:54 AM
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"j" wrote in message
... the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? I don't know, but I've heard that between Finsbury Park and Seven Sisters is the best place to get mugged. -- John Rowland - Spamtrapped Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood. That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line - It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes |
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October 12th 03, 12:09 PM
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John Rowland wrote:
"j" wrote in message ... the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? I don't know, but I've heard that between Finsbury Park and Seven Sisters is the best place to get mugged. Why? Are the hospitals better in that area? :-) -- Richard J. (to e-mail me, swap uk and yon in address) |
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October 12th 03, 02:17 PM
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"j" wrote in message ...
Hi, Last week I was pickpocketed (or pick-bagged) on the tube. Between Holborn and StPauls, at 8:30am. Curious, what so people here think would be the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? Anyone have any pointers on spotting people or their scams? In my experience more people complain that they've been dipped on westbound District Line trains than Central; the east end of the District is notorious for such things. Kat |
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October 12th 03, 02:19 PM
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"j" wrote in message ...
Hi, Last week I was pickpocketed (or pick-bagged) on the tube. Between Holborn and StPauls, at 8:30am. Curious, what so people here think would be the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? Anyone have any pointers on spotting people or their scams? In my experience more people complain that they've been dipped on westbound District Line trains than Central; the east end of the District is notorious for such things. Kat |
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October 12th 03, 04:38 PM
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:54:03 +0100, "John Rowland"
wrote: "j" wrote in message ... the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? I don't know, but I've heard that between Finsbury Park and Seven Sisters is the best place to get mugged. where did that gem of information emerge from? In almost 20 years of commuting on the Northern end of the Victoria Line I have witnessed one serious crime which was someone snatching jewellery from someone's neck. That happened at Seven Sisters. I'm not saying there is no crime as that would be a silly thing to say but can we try to avoid creating fear of travelling on the Tube. -- Paul C Admits to working for London Underground! |
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October 12th 03, 05:05 PM
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j wrote in message ...
Last week I was pickpocketed (or pick-bagged) on the tube. Between Holborn and StPauls, at 8:30am. Curious, what so people here think would be the most pick-pocket laden area or tube stop? I believe that Knightsbridge is quite a notorious station for pickpocketing, presumably because it's (i) frequently quite crowded, and (ii) heavily used by tourists and shopping crowds. |
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October 12th 03, 06:54 PM
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"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
... On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:54:03 +0100, "John Rowland" wrote: I've heard that between Finsbury Park and Seven Sisters is the best place to get mugged. where did that gem of information emerge from? An official souce. I should have said "between Finsbury Park and Seven Sisters is the best place ON THE UNDERGROUND to get mugged. -- John Rowland - Spamtrapped Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood. That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line - It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes |
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October 13th 03, 04:31 PM
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Paul Corfield wrote in message . ..
I'm not saying there is no crime as that would be a silly thing to say but can we try to avoid creating fear of travelling on the Tube. It may be too late for that since we got rid of guards on LU... But, and slightly OT, here on the subway, every platform has a DWA (Designated Waiting Area) where anyone of a nervous disposition can be sure of getting into a carriage with a guard. Even in the daytime I've seen women waiting in these areas. Kat Posting from Downtown Toronto |
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