“Putpockets” give a little extra cash

Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by richbond in Asides, News

When traveling abroad, one thing you always need to look out for are the pick-pockets. Well, in London a new phenomenon has emerged called “Put-pockets”.  Rather than stealing your wallet, these former pick-pockets are sneaking small amounts of cash into the pockets/bags of unsuspecting folks.  It’s organized and the cops are aware of the plan.  So, if a pick-pocket gets caught, can he try and claim he was really just a put-pocket?