However, there are several precautions busy shoppers can take to help eliminate their chances of victimization. A single shopper is the ultimate target for theft. When going shopping, make sure you tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return home. If you are going to return to your car after nightfall, park in a well-lit area. Note your parking place.
Parking lots have a tendency to look very different as cars come and go.
If you are in a store and sense that you are being followed, locate a store employee or security personnel. Be prepared to give them a complete description of the person you suspect. If carrying cash, keep it in a front pocket. This makes it more difficult for pick-pocket to remove. Store car keys in a pants or jacket pocket.