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came back friday,lady had badly bruised arm in the md...after bag snatch, same person i think,was also told that a young
lady was mugged on the same stretch of road.as said before take that little xtra care where ever you go..............Gavin.
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Not sure if it is same mum and daughter but the daughter said she managed to hit the bloke who tried to steal her bag. Happened about 8.30 in the envening.
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Well - it gets worse!!! i had my handbag snatched last night - about 3.30 am just off Beach Road - next to Indianas in Candolim. I was walked home right to the entrance and there was definitely no-one in front of us from Bending Bamboos!!! Got my mobile and about 4000 in cash (don't usually carry that much but won on the footie and was gonna buy a bag or 2) Be careful - it was an Indian and i reported it to Calungute police.
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Candy64 sorry to hear about the bag snatch,i know what it feels like,had mine across the shoulder and a guy came from behind and just cut the strap and pulled, it was really scary :yikes ,had small amout of Cash but
a brand new camera that we just bought in Heathrow,and small personal things,claimed on insurance after
giving report to police.This was in Istanbul and not Goa but its still stressful,hope you were not hurt in anyway
ann
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Candy you poor thing....hope you weren't injured!! I know you are a Goa regular and know the place well......just goes to show that this can happen to ANYONE. I don't suppose the police will catch the thieving little b*****d.
Look after yourself, GFF xx
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oh no Candy :( Even without thinking about the missing bag and money, the experience itself is upsetting. We have been to several places where muggings are commonplace and I carry very little with me and wear no jewellery that even looks as if its worth money( usually). We've talked about what to do/ not to do if it happens to us but, even so, I just know it would be difficult to not let it taint my holiday.
You say you were walked to the entrance? So- did it happen inside the hotel?
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I'm ok although not drinking at all now and have changed rooms in case he's been watching me, I did not know him. There's only a couple of people here that I know now, all my friends have gone home. He was very quick indeed, no more late nights now and I'm not going down south on my own.
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OMG thats bad news :( and you were feeling worried before this werent you .... glad you are ok but very upsetting, sending you a pm
xx
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Well, I found my hairbrush in one of the gardens near to where i stayed and one of the lads on the beach found my purse with my licence still in it!!! Locals think it must be someone working locally who knew the cut through. I don't want to alarm anyone but I've heard of quite a few cases now over the last 2/3 weeks!!!!! What with that and the rain!!
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