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The zippered pockets are the chef’s kiss for travelers, helping prevent pickpockets or loose items from falling out.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
On the day before their Madison Square Garden appearance, the sisters were taking in the sights of New York City, visiting everything from Times Square — where a pickpocket made off with Kendra’s phone — to Union Square.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
These zipper locks add an extra level of difficulty in accessing your zippers, enough to disqualify you as an easy target for a quick pickpocket.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Designed to thwart thieves and keep pickpockets at bay, this sleek leather bag has a slash-proof lining, combination lock and adjustable locking straps that securely wrap around you, restaurant tables, beach chairs or carts.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
On the day before their Madison Square Garden appearance, the sisters were taking in the sights of New York City, visiting everything from Times Square — where a pickpocket made off with Kendra’s phone — to Union Square.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
These zipper locks add an extra level of difficulty in accessing your zippers, enough to disqualify you as an easy target for a quick pickpocket.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Designed to thwart thieves and keep pickpockets at bay, this sleek leather bag has a slash-proof lining, combination lock and adjustable locking straps that securely wrap around you, restaurant tables, beach chairs or carts.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Pickpocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickpocket. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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