Please don't trash this. People must be aware of tricky thieves and their new tactics.
Watch out for this scam. Police are urging visitors to city center to be especially vigilant for a
new gang operating a slick routine that is aimed at stealing from unwary persons. They say that
the gang is usually comprised of four members, one adult and three cute little ones.
While the three younger ones, all appearing sweet and innocent, divert their "mark" with a show
of friendliness and fun, the fourth---the eldest---sneaks in from behind the person's back to
expertly rifle undetected through his or her pockets and bags for any valuables being carried.
The below picture, taken by an alert passerby using a cell phone, shows the gang in operation.