Monday, August 3, 2009

Purse snatchers - new threat in Cairo

This valid and confirmed email I received - beware

All,

I wanted to let you all know of an incident that occurred in New Maadi, near Digla, last Friday night. As a pair of expats were walking down the street around 1am,a car pulled up to them and grabbed the female's purse as they drove by. She had her thumb hooked into her purse strap, and was dragged along until her purse strap finally broke. She was injured, suffering broken bones. The car's plate could not be seen, so these crooks are still on the loose.

Ladies, carry your purse on the right side, toward the sidewalk, as you walk down the street. Remember to be aware of your surroundings.

To let you all know I met the lady and she is really banged up. This type of behavior in Cairo is unknown, but maybe a start as young guys with cars are cruising and have really nothing to do. Just go check the kiosks at 1 am and see all them hanging around bored as shit - formula for disaster.

When reported, the police responded almost immediately,and medical care was well done.

Bastards - was a white Lanos or similar - see a supicious one let police know.



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