More than 100 security coils were distributed on Friday as well as flyers on safety. Police said pickpockets move swiftly and smoothly and victims usually did not know at the time what has happened.

Shoppers at Bicester town centre took advantage of a free gift being handed out by police. Brightly coloured key coils, which attach to purses and handbags, were given out as part of the Theft ...

BICESTER police are clamping down on the increasing pick-pocket menace in the town by launching a new initiative.