Re: [Debconf-discuss] Attempted mugging between UCA and hotel
On Sunday, July 08, 2012 18:38:38, Guido Trotter wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just FYI I was walking from the conference to the hotel, by myself (in
> daylight), and talking on my phone (ok, I shouldn't have, but it's
> nice to use the waking distance somehow).
Talking and walking outside is fine AFAIK (unless there's a different local
custom in Nicaragua).
> There were some kids on the
> way (two sitting, one standing), and one of them tried to snatch the
> phone from my hands after I passed him (so from my back) (but didn't
> manage to). I ran away, and was otherwise ok and unarmed, but just one
> more remark to be careful.
I'm glad that you're okay and that the would-be-theif didn't get the phone.
Brazen smartphone thefts are apparently becoming increasing common. :-(
Example:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/18700025/police-say-iphone-thefts-on-the-
rise
And even more interesting is when the thief then goes and gets a new
replacement by reporting the phone stolen!
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3368653
-- Chris
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Chris Knadle
Chris.Knadle@coredump.us
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