Nakuru town, despite its fame and popularity, has its own set of shortcomings.
In Nakuru town CBD for instance, there exist pickpockets.
Born and raised in the lakeside town, I have with time learned how they operate.
To stay safe in Nakuru Town, here is how you can identify outlaws
1. Rugged and unkempt
They live a hand-to-mouth mode of life, with the little they get from their criminal job always finding its way back to chang'aa dens in some of the slums surrounding Nakuru town.
This leaves them with nothing to work on their outlooks or get proper nutrition or outfits.
Therefore, be cautious when you notice rugged-looking young men trailing you in the streets as they might be pickpockets targeting your phone or wallet.
However, it is also advisable to distinguish them from street boys, most of whom are not involved in stealing.
2. Walk in groups of twos or threes
Just like other crimes, pickpocketing requires teamwork.
At times, it entails knocking into you as one slips his hand into your pockets before passing the phone to the other.
You must, therefore, be worried when you notice such a formation around you when taking a stroll in Nakuru CBD.
To stay safe, hold tightly onto your belongings, stand aside and let them pass or hop into a supermarket or shop and hide there.
3. General suspicion
Our gut feeling never lies, and is actually one of the best warning mechanisms any person possesses.
With regards to this, never ignore that bad feeling you are having about the people around you, you are 99 percent on point.
Most of the stolen phones end up in Bondeni slum, where they are again sold at a throwaway price.
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