Paramus Police Warn Of Pickpocket Crew

PARAMUS, N.J. — Police are warning women to watch their purses as several have been pickpocketed recently, authorities said.

Most of the incidents have occurred in supermarkets, authorities said.

Police said residents should take the following steps to help avoid becoming victims:

• Don't leave a purse in a cart while shopping.
• Don't hang a purse on the back of a chair at a restaurant.
• Use purses that have zipper or a latching flat and carry it with the zipper or flap facing you.

Anyone with information on this pickpocket crew is asked to call the Paramus Police Department at 201-262-3400 or use the confidential TIPS application on the department's website paramuspolice.org.

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