How to Use pickpocket in a Sentence

pickpocket

noun
  • Bates forges a letter and saves the monarchy with his pickpocket skills.
    — Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2018
  • As with most cities, remember to hold your bag close in front of you to avoid pickpockets.
    — National Geographic, 26 Mar. 2019
  • Keep a closer eye on your keys and wallet—a one-strap bag is a pickpocket’s dream.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Bags with open-top designs are an easy target for pickpockets.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • Most pickpockets are subtle and swift; this appears to be a brazen new slash 'n steal method.
    — Barbara Hijek, Sun-Sentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2017
  • The anti-theft zippers can help keep your valuables safe from pickpockets.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Take the trip, but be sure to keep your wallet in a safe place; Palmares is a pickpocket's dream.
    — Ashley Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Beware of pickpockets and scams.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
  • That's not to say pickpockets can't get into your zippered pockets.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
  • From there, simply hook the leash to your pant loops, inside of your purse, or even your belt, and pickpockets won’t stand a chance.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
  • Looking less like a tourist protects you more against pickpockets than these obvious pieces.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Looking less like a tourist protects you more against pickpockets than these obvious pieces.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
  • This probably wasn’t the best disguise for a pickpocket to be wearing.
    — Greg Norman | Fox News, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2020
  • The best way to protect yourself against pickpockets and thieves is to invest in a good anti-theft crossbody bag.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • To travel smarter and safer on your next trip, keep scrolling to shop seven crossbody bags and backpacks that pickpockets are no match for.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The pickpockets are called the Four Guns, a name as deceptive as their tactics.
    — Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The issue in a city like Paris, however, is that an open purse attracts pickpockets on the métro and in bars.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Said purse needs to be roomy enough to fit all of my travel essentials, but also secure enough to keep my stuff safe from pickpockets.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • In Paris, phones are the easiest target for pickpockets.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Arteta has been known to enlist everything from pickpockets to a naked flame to help convey his ideas to his players.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026
  • Two front zip pockets and a hidden back pocket keep valuables organized and out of reach from pickpockets.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Two front zip pockets and a hidden back pocket keep valuables organized and out of reach from pickpockets.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Merchants and town criers shout out at you from every corner, while characters debate and fight as pickpockets roam the streets.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Many of those takeaways can be attributed to Humphrey, the closest thing to a pickpocket on a football field.
    — David Ginsburg, Star Tribune, 14 Oct. 2020
  • There’s another thing people need to be aware of when exploring the streets of Paris—the pickpockets.
    — Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 June 2024
  • Karin Kemp does, because a pickpocket swiped her wallet during a trip to Italy last summer.
    — Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2022
  • The zippered top helps prevent pickpockets, and the back zipper pocket is a great spot for storing valuables like a wallet or phone.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, they’re equipped with two side pockets — which zip closed to ward off pickpockets — and a sneaky internal passport compartment.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • And in a world where pickpockets are more and more prevalent and sneaky, having your phone attached to your with this leash-like case can really set your mind at ease.
    — Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Payne’s transition to the police force began with a pickpocket problem on the cable car lines, Fong said.
    — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2021

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