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That’s the sound the chin of Communist agent Joey (Richard Kiley) makes when serial pickpocket Skip McCoy (Richard Widmark) drags him by the feet down a set of stairs.
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Faulkner is a serial pickpocket suspected of lifting phones from sleeping passengers on city subways, then selling the phones at pawn shops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
From there, simply hook the leash to your pant loops, inside of your purse, or even your belt, and pickpockets won’t stand a chance.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
And speaking of bags, a zippered tote is the best way to ensure that your belongings are secure and safe from pickpockets and thieves, which is why the stylish and packable Westbronco Crescent Crossbody Bag is an invaluable selection ahead of your spring trip.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Faulkner is a serial pickpocket suspected of lifting phones from sleeping passengers on city subways, then selling the phones at pawn shops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
From there, simply hook the leash to your pant loops, inside of your purse, or even your belt, and pickpockets won’t stand a chance.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
And speaking of bags, a zippered tote is the best way to ensure that your belongings are secure and safe from pickpockets and thieves, which is why the stylish and packable Westbronco Crescent Crossbody Bag is an invaluable selection ahead of your spring trip.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Pickpocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickpocket. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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pickpocket
noun
pick·pock·et
ˈpik-ˌpäk-ət 
: a thief who steals from pockets and purses
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