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German tourist invents app to solve London pickpocket problem
- A German tourist in London launched pickpockets.live to help report suspicious activity in real time.
- The app posts images with faces blurred to protect privacy, and requires no account or registration.
- Liholitov emphasizes the tool is anonymous and does not require an account to use.
- The platform aims to eventually aid police in monitoring pickpocketing hotspots.
- Liholitov’s inspiration came after being shocked by London crime rates and aggressive ads advocating vigilance.
- The project was conceived after the tourist’s observation of ubiquitous 'see it, say it, sorted' advertising.
- London remains a city where the tourist felt generally safe despite crime worries.
- The site allows notes to be added with city and location details plus optional image uploads.
- The idea is to create a simple, accessible tool for travelers and locals alike.
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