During the festivities there are several events in which people’s agglomerations occur, an ideal situation that is unfortunately exploited, by thieves and porterists. There are even specialized groups in these criminal techniques that move to localities at parties for this purpose.
The theft of mobile San Lorenzo Huesca are no exception. In the latter, there were about 110 complaints for this type of theft in 2024. Therefore, the National Police has launched a series of warnings in this regard.
It is advisable to extreme precautions in areas with the highest concentration of people, such as the Plaza de la Cathedral, the Plaza de los Fueros, the Bars, the Fairgrounds and the Environment of the Palace of Congresses. These are points where the porterists act more easily due to the large number of people who go to the shows.
How to take your belongings
Adopting basic self -protection measures is key to avoid being a victim of robberies. Next, police recommendations are offered to protect your personal belongings while enjoying peacefully.
Avoid carrying backpacks or bags hung on the back, since there are groups specialized in discreetly cutting these bags to subtract mobile phones and value objects. It is preferable to carry them ahead of the body and always well closed. You should also be careful with mobile phones that are hung by the neck with covers, since criminals can cut the cord to steal them quickly.
Do not keep valuable objects in the back pockets of the pants or on the front strikers. The safest thing is to use interior or front pockets of the pants, or even anti -theft fannyry, especially those with a closing buckle in the front of the body, carried below the clothes.
In pubs and bars, always keep surveillance about your belongings. Do not leave the bag or jacket hanging from a hanger, in the back of a chair or on the bar. In terraces and restaurants, do not hang backpacks or bags of the backrest of the chair: it is best to have them on the legs.
Last year the police recovered 14 mobiles. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Avoid leaving the wallet or mobile phone on the table, even if you are sitting close. And remember to always keep the bag closed, with the zip forward, and carry only the essential in the wallet.
If you go to the leisure area by car, do not leave valuables in view inside the vehicle. Even an empty bag can get the attention of thieves if they believe it contains valuable objects. Take everything with you or scand it in safe places before arriving.
If you are a victim of a theft, contact the CIMACC 091. The police need to know as soon as possible to act effectively. You must also communicate it to your bank to cancel the cards. To file a complaint for mobile theft, it is necessary to provide the IMEI number of the device.
Set your phone before the event
Before going to an leisure area or massive event, take precautions with your mobile. Write down the IMEI number (you can get it by marking *#06#) and keep a backup of all important information. Always carry the phone blocked with pattern or password, and activates the location to be able to locate it if it is lost.
In addition, in the security settings, it activates the “Find my device” function, together with “Search without connection” and “Send last location”. To prevent thieves from activating the “airplane mode” and use it, block this option from “safe block adjustment” in screen settings.
Minors: identification bracelets and tips
Teach your children their name, domicile and telephone. If they are small, put a bracelet with this information. In busy places, always keep visual contact with them. If they get lost, they must stay still and ask for help.
During August 7 and 8, from 9.30 am to 2 pm, the National Police will install an informative table in the Navarra Square to give security advice and distribute identifying bracelets for children, in which parents can write a contact number.
Safety for older people
Older people should avoid showing jewels or valuables and protect their belongings in agglomerations. Do not accept advantageous proposals in the street, since you could be the victim of a scam.
Do not open the door to strangers, and if you don’t have a peephole, install it. Distrust those who offer products or ask for information on behalf of organizations. It always demands accreditation and verifies telephone. In the ATMs, do not wear the key scored, cover it to typing and do not take large amounts of one time.
If you go on vacation
Before leaving your home, be sure to close doors and windows, even if the absence will be brief. Do not disconnect the bell or leave hidden keys close. Use timers for lights or radios and do not lower all blinds to simulate that the house is inhabited.
Do not leave valuable objects or important documents at home; Guard them in a safe if possible. Make an inventory with serial numbers and photographs of valuable objects. Do not publish your holiday plans on social networks or let your children do it. Ask someone to pick up the mail and monitor the house. And do not open the portal to strangers: your safety and that of your neighbors is at stake.
Arms and drug -free leisure areas
Leisure spaces must be safe areas. Therefore, it is forbidden to carry white weapons, dangerous objects or narcotic substances. The infraction of this standard can mean fines between 601 and 10,400 euros, and if the offender is a repeat offender, the sanction can amount to 20,200 euros.
In 2024, a total of 97 people were denounced for violating these regulations, withdrawing numerous weapons and drugs. The prevention and compliance with these standards are essential to guarantee a safe environment for all.
