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wasn't late and I wasn't alone or walking in an unknown area - but I subsequently dis-
covered this was part of Phnom Penh living, and that I had now been unofficially initiated
into Cambodian life.
I then heard about moto drivers who work in pairs, where the driver of the first bike
snatches a bag from a pedestrian and the second one watches out to make sure they get
away safely and tackles anyone who puts up resistance. Almost everyone I know here has
experienced petty theft in some way (mostly bag snatching or bicycle theft), and we've
been told to leave nothing of value near a window as there are thieves who grab things
through windows (even when there are bars on them or if you live on the third floor).
As with any country where poverty is rife, there's quite a bit of petty theft. After my bag
was stolen, I started wearing a bum bag containing only the essentials for my evenings out
andifIhavetocarrylargersumsofmoney,Inowtuckitintoapocketinsteadofcarryingit
in a purse. I'd also caution expats about riding on the back of a motorbike with a motodop.
Not only are they not safe (there's a very high accident rate), but they also provide targets
for thieves who might grab your bag from around your shoulder.
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