Hit By A Pick Pocket

Yup, you guessed it (or the title gave it away) I was hit by a pick pocket last night. Of all the things I want to experience in my life that wasn't on the list.

One of the troops I am replacing showed me the easiest way to get downtown last night. We took a bus from just outside the base gate to a nearby train station. Then we took the train into central Frankfurt.

We walked around for a few hours. It is a beautiful part of the city. It is surrounded by large brick buildings and amazing cathedrals. There is even one cathedral that is being renovated due to the damage caused to it by the Second World War.

Anyway, back to the point of the story. Once it was time to leave we again hopped the train back to the bus station. When the train arrived we hopped on the escalator to take us back up to the surface. Like in many places those who wanted to "ride" the escalator stood to the right as those in a hurry walked up the left. My friend and I were as far right as we could get. About halfway up the escalator I got a shoulder in the middle of my back and the individual pressed against me and around the left side of my body. This person clearly wasn't a smooth as she (yes it turned out to be a woman) thought. I felt her hand slip into my left jacket pocket as the liner of my leather jacket was pulled taught. Once she passed she sped up and off the escalator and out the door.

I immediately had to laugh. I called ahead to my friend to give him the heads up as she passed him.

So, now you are wondering what I had stolen. Not a damn thing. My wallet is on a chain and I keep all of my other belongings in the inside pocket of my jacket. I also keep it buttoned shut. I don't know if it is the countless briefings I attended while working law enforcement or just good old common sense. All I know is I don't intend on losing valuable information and money.

So in a nutshell:

Bus ride to train station - 3 Euro
Train ride down town - 1.25 Euro
Not losing anything to an amateur pick pocket - Priceless

SlagleRock Out!

Posted by SlagleRock at March 3, 2005 10:41 PM