If you lost your phone/bag whilst out, how would you………

merlotgran

I have a list of contact numbers in the glove pocket of my car just in case but always keep my keys in one pocket and my phone in the other.
DD thinks I look like a gunslinger because I often tap my pockets for reassurance that they’re there.

I remember reading long ago that a pickpocket had said he was grateful to whoever put up a notice in the local market saying that there were thieves around and customers should be careful with their wallets and purses. Many people reading it immediately patted the pocket where their money was kept to check it was still safe, which meant he knew which pocket to dip into.

My husband's mobile no is very similar to mine so I could ring him or the landline - after that I'm stumped.

Well, my jeans and trousers have pockets as do my coats, jackets and cardigans.

All this talk of pockets - if only

May be a good idea to keep £30 or so tucked into a pocket.

More to the point, if your bag and phone are gone how do you get home anyway?

You could carry a piece of paper in your pocket with all the details you need, or write them on your arm with a ballpoint pen, but you would need a phone to make the calls.

Police stations do not generally have a manned desk any more. You need to make an appointment by phone to speak to a police officer these days. I don't know if this applies to everywhere.I have not seen a police officer on the beat for many years.

You could ask for help in a shop or even approach a kind looking stranger.

I am not sure any of the above is very helpful.

This thought has often flitted though my mind. I’d be OK once I got home. I am very careful with my bag and phone but saying that is asking for trouble isn’t it? .

I have a list of contact numbers in the glove pocket of my car just in case but always keep my keys in one pocket and my phone in the other.
DD thinks I look like a gunslinger because I often tap my pockets for reassurance that they’re there.