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Three Pickpockets Deported From Iceland
Three foreign nationals who stole large sums of money through pickpocketing in Reykjavík in December have been deported, reports RÚV. Police say they came to Iceland specifically to engage in criminal activity. The individuals, two men and one woman, arrived in Iceland…
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Eyesore Watchtowers Reduce Pickpocketing
The watchtowers installed in downtown Reykjavík earlier this summer got a makeover yesterday, reports RÚV. Their appearance drew criticism from many when they were first installed. Despite the backlash, the towers appear to have done their job — pickpocketing incidents have reportedly…
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Police Warns Against Pickpockets In Reykjavík
The Capital Area Police implores the public to be on the lookout for pickpockets, who are reportedly operating in the downtown area. According to RÚV, theft from pockets, bags, and backpacks has been reported in the vicinity of Hallgrímskirkja. In a police…
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Pickpockets Targeting Tourists In Þingvellir And Other Places
A gang of pickpockets is targeting tourists at popular travel destinations in South Iceland, reports mbl.is. Police suspect a group of about ten foreign individuals and believe it is part of an organised criminal operation. Dagur Jónsson, a park ranger at the…
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Icelandic Tourist Board Warns Against Pickpockets In Major Tourist Destinations
Reports of stolen items at some of Iceland’s main tourist destinations have become more prevalent, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board. The organisation urges people to be aware of their belongings while visiting popular tourist attractions. The Icelandic Tourist Board received reports…
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Pickpocketing On The Rise At Þingvellir National Park
One of Iceland’s top tourist destinations, Þingvellir National Park has been hit by a spate of pickpocketing incidents over the past month, visir.is reports. Five cases of pickpocketing have been reported by tourists visiting Haki and other busy areas in Almannagjá. The…
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Several Tour Guides Warn Of Pickpockets In Iceland
In a closed Facebook group for tourism industry workers, several guides have brought up the presence of pickpockets in Iceland using tried-and-true tricks. In the thread in question, in the group Bakland Ferðaþjónustunnar, a tour guide reveals that he has heard from…