Wearing this could attract thieves, said the police
Authorities urge you to be on alert if you have them.
From a smartphone dear to a busy wallet, there are a lot of articles on our person that thieves would likeput the hand. But because most of us always transport these things, you don't target yourself by having them. Some other accessories, however, are more likely to attract the eye of a criminal. Police are now warning the Americans of an increase in thefts involving something you could wear. Read the rest to find out what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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The United States see hundreds of thousands of flights each year.
No one wants to be accosted by a thief, but the risk is still there. According to the latest report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Report (UCR), there wasAbout 268,000 flights In the United States, in 2019, representing a total of $ 428 million in losses. The agency also found that in terms of flight weapons, strong arms tactics were the most popular and the most used in 44.8% of flights, while firearms were used in 36.4 %, and knives or cutting instruments were used in 8.5%.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
But where are you most likely to be a target? The street or the highway, the FBI pointing that 34.3% of flights occurred here. Other common locations include commercial houses, residences, convenience stores and service stations.
Regarding what is stolen, there are of course a wide variety of options. But a new warning suggests that something you wear could be very tempting for criminals.
The police now warn that theft of a specific accessory is increasing.
If you put on a Rolex watch these days, you should be alert. Oakland police, California took its Facebook page on August 18warn residents of Recent Rolex watches flights.
According to the position, the Oakland police service "has executed several search mandates" in the city, as well as in the neighboring cities of the Bay region, on flights involving the accessory. "The police arrested two people and recovered two firearms with extensive magazines and a Rolex watch in crimes," the ministry wrote.
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This crime becomes more and more common.
According to the Facebook publication of the Oakland Police Department, recent arrests are part of an ongoing survey involving an increase in the Rolex watch flight. The authorities have warned residents that "although the agents have been able to arrest, these types of thefts still occur in the bay region".
In fact, the Oakland police department said they investigated more than 20 flights involving Rolex Watches this year only. "In most cases, armed individuals are approaching and forcibly removed the victim's wrist," said the police. In order to continue to fight this, the ministry said that it would deploy more officers in the Oakland areas "where there is an increase in armed robbery".
Experts say that thieves can take advantage of these watches considerably.
Thieves probably seek to collect this highly desired article. According to Luxury Watch magazineRobb report, most Rolex watches can sell well forAbove their retail price, even if prices drop slightly on the secondary market.Paul Alteri, the founder of the Used online Rolex Bob's Watches dealer told the magazine in July that, although the 2016 Rolex Cosmography Daytona is $ 14,550, $ 14,550,This is the resale for about $ 42,000 at $ 44,000.
"If someonewants to steal a watch, they want to make sure they can sell it on the black market quite simply, so bigger names are often subject to many of these cases, "Marc Hajjar, the Hodinkee insurance director, saidThe New York Times. "The most recognizable watches, the watches that are the most requested, are often those that are victims."
Many people have become less comfortable to wear their Rolex watches accordingly - asTROY BARMORE, a Brooklyn resident who said The New York Times That he "ceased to wear" the Rolex underwater in stainless steel watches his father pass to him when he goes up in the metro in Manhattan. If you always wear your dear watch, however, Oakland police urge you to "be aware of your environment at any time" and follow two tips to "reduce your risk".
"Do not resist because goods can be replaced," said the ministry. "Be a good witness and pay attention to the description of the individual or the vehicle."
