Peru: Thieves Work Lima’s Top Hotels and Restaurants

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | June 25th, 2008 | Trackback

The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports of numerous petty thefts occurring in five-star hotels and prominent restaurants in the capital city. Criminals working together dress up and act as guests to infiltrate conferences and special events where they steal purses, laptops, cell phones and other valuables while attendees are distracted. It is not surprising for guests to let their guards down when they feel they are in a secure environment, and these gangs understand that and make the most of their opportunities. The Embassy’s Regional Security Office is working with the hotels to curb these crimes.

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