Gang of pickpockets hit Gabs

Rail Park Mall bridge at Gaborone Station PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Rail Park Mall bridge at Gaborone Station PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

A gang of sophisticated pickpockets are said to be targeting shoppers at Bus Rank, KB mall, Rail Park mall and at the station.

The criminals are usually unemployed young men from the surrounding villages of Mogoditshane, Mmopane, Ramotswa, Molepolole, Tlokweng to mention a few. Many of the pickpockets, according to the police depend on theft for survival. 

In an interview with Mmegi, Borakanelo station commander superintendent Amos Solomon said women are the most targeted individuals, because they are the ones who report with high numbers as compared to their male counterpart.

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