Police warn of nightclub thefts
A gang is stealing money, credit cards and phones from revellers at Bath's nightclubs.
Police are advising nightclubbers to keep their belongings secure at all times, after a spate of thefts.
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There have been more than 15 in the last two weeks at city centre clubs, with cash, cards and mobile phones taken from unattended handbags and purses.
The incidents have mainly been on Friday and Saturday nights.
Police community support officers have been visiting clubs, and talking to door staff and customers about the importance of security.
Officers have also been studying CCTV footage from inside venues to try to identify the culprits.
Sergeant Richard Durnford said: "It's important that nightclubbers keep their bags and purses with them at all times, or leave them with someone trusted for safekeeping."
Police believe a number of people are responsible for the thefts.
A 19-year-old woman suspected of being involved has been arrested and bailed.
Comments
by Leroy C, Bath
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 2:24PM
“What is the matter with some people today to lazy to get of there backsides and get a job they have to still other peoples property who work dame hard to earn there money! what is the world coming to when you have to be on your guard of theft everywhere you go! its becoming a joke which the police need to crack down on and hand out strickter punishments for theft and not just a slap on the wrist or a little fine which im sure the money for the fine if they pay it probably isnt theirs in the first place and came from some other innocent persons wallet/purse!!!”