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[raven]

Just FYI: I have no phone at the moment. Or indeed wallet, keys or iPod, railcard, oystercard, three days' worth of notes and three memory sticks, because my bag was stolen from right under me tonight by some total fucker in a pub.

Graaargh. shimgray and sebastienne looked after me, I am fine, they are only THINGS, graaargh (and I didn't even burst into tears until I realised Shim's birthday present was gone). Anyway, if you're trying to ring me and I'm not answering, that's why.

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[greek-jester.livejournal.com]

I know this is horribly obvious, but report it to the police. At least you'll have a crime number, which means that any charges on your phone or on any credit/debit cards after the time your bag was stolen have to be refunded. Plus, necessary if you have insurance.

And you never know, you might strike it lucky & your bag (minus the more valuable stuff) might be found dumped & can be returned to you. If it's an amateur they may only keep the cash & anything they can sell for a few quid. Not every thief is able to crack credit cards.

P.S. future pub tips - wind your handbag strap around your ankle when you sit down, if you can't sit with it in your lap. Keep your mobile in a carry case clipped inside your waistband (it helps when it goes off, too, as you can feel it vibrate) & if you've got pockets keep a bank note that'll cover your taxi fare home in an emergency in it, or in your mobile case if you have no pockets or they're too shallow to safely hold a note. I used to keep my train ticket in my bra, but then again I'd be on a single night out rather than using a pass, so I'm not sure that'd work with you. The only reason I don't have a trick for the keys is 'cos I lived with my mum during the years I needed these tricks. Yes, I did come from an area with a high crime rate, & yes, it did come in handy a few times.

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

I have done all of these things, and the people at the bank and the police were nice, but I'm sure the bag isn't turning up. Shim looked in the nearby gardens just in case it had been dumped, but nothing.

[biascut.livejournal.com]

I did actually get my bag back when it got stolen in Berlin. Minus phone, camera and cash, of course, but with cards, driving licence, knitting, PhD notebook and keys intact. They'd taken it about two miles and left it hanging on someone else's bike. So I will keep my fingers VERY CROSSED for you.

Also, gaaaah. I also phoned up and left a very angry message on the voicemail. It was satisfying.

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is good to know. All of it! I am so pleased to think of the reams of abuse accumulating on my phone. :)