Police are urging women visitors to the city center to be especially vigilant for a new gang operating a slick routine that is aimed at stealing from the unwary. They say that the gang usually comprises four members.

While the three younger ones, all appearing to be cute and
innocent, divert their "mark" (or intended target) with a show of friendliness and fun, the fourth, the eldest of this gang of criminals, sneaks in from behind the woman's back to expertly rifle through their bags and pockets undetected for any valuables.

The attached photo, taken recently by a CCTV News team operating in the inner city, shows this fowl gang in operation.