Harry Houdini

A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle.

Hungarian Entertainer

Karthi

Since one of my roles is that of a con man, I actually mingled with a few pickpockets in north Chennai to get a hang of their body language and mindset.

Indian Actor

Margot Robbie

I have been robbed a bunch of times. And now that I know how to pickpocket, I understand why I have been pickpocketed so many times.

Australian Actress

It is needless to say that women make the most patient as well as the most dangerous pickpockets.

The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance.

Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.

Used to discuss types of theft involving stealth, not violence or threats.

Context Usage

Implies secrecy and skill, as the theft goes unnoticed.

Stealthy Connotation

Often mentioned in the context of places where people are likely to be distracted.

Crowded Places

 you still have a clock on the front. So, without looking at your phone, what time was it? You just looked at your clock, right? Interesting idea. Let's take that a step further with a game of trust. Close your eyes. I realize I'm asking you to do that while you just heard there's a pickpocket in the room, but close your eyes.

The art of misdirection...

 in fact no they weren't tourists at all come on instead of watching the students helping a lost couple with directions you were watching a couple of pickpockets helping