Key Points: A Japanese national was a victim of pickpocketing in a hotel conference room in the Monserrat District of Buenos Aires. Please be cautious not to leave belongings unattended in public places with many people coming and going.
Details:
- Incident Overview:
- Date and Time: May 16, 2023, around 11:00 AM
- Location: Hotel in the Monserrat District, Buenos Aires (near Plaza de Mayo in front of the Casa Rosada)
- Items Stolen: A backpack containing passport, mobile phone, laptop, and suitcase key
- Incident Details:
- The victim was attending a conference in the hotel’s conference room. During a break, many participants left their belongings in the conference room to get coffee, and the victim also left the room with the backpack behind.
- Upon returning from the break, the victim noticed the backpack was missing. Other foreign participants also reported thefts of laptops from their unattended belongings.
- Security Measures:
- Although the incident occurred in a five-star hotel, Argentine hotels typically do not verify the identity of entrants, making it easy for anyone well-dressed to enter. Especially during international conferences, there may be opportunistic thieves targeting unacquainted foreigners, so it is crucial to keep a vigilant eye on your belongings.
- To minimize theft, avoid consolidating valuables like phones and wallets into a single bag. Instead, distribute them across different bags, such as a waist pouch.
- For theft prevention, store original passports in a lockable suitcase and carry a copy of your passport for regular use.
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