Wiltshire Police have issued a warning after receiving several reports of phones and other valuables being pick-pocketed in the city centre recently.
Four people reportedly had their belongings stolen in Old George Mall last Saturday (1st March), and police are encouraging people to keep valuables secure while out shopping.
Officers will patrol this area, and we are told to approach them if you have any concerns.
PC Mark Giles, from Wiltshire's Community Investigations Team, has offered the following advice: "Please be vigilant, keep all valuables secure and zip up any handbags.
"Remain aware of your surroundings. One victim was followed around a store for 20 minutes and four attempts to pick her pocket were made before her phone was eventually stolen.
"With the weekend now upon us, it is possible that the offenders could be back in our area targeting shops and busy streets."
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