Thieves Strike Hatta Pools
Thieves are breaking into cars and stealing tourists’ cash and belongings at the popular Hatta Pools. Police have warned visitors to be vigilant as they are easy targets for the thieves, who are difficult to catch because they strike in such isolated spots.
On Friday, three 4x4s were broken into and robbed of Dh5,000 (US$1,360) in cash and two digital cameras worth a total of Dh4,500.
The owners of one of the vehicles, Maggie and Roger Jepson, from Britain, said they were extremely upset and wanted their experience to serve as a warning to others.
“Apart from losing the cameras and money I have now lost my trust,” Mrs Jepson said.
“I’ve been living in the UAE for years and back in the 1970s I didn’t even lock my car. Obviously I am more careful now but something like this could happen to anyone.”
Mr and Mrs Jepson drove to the Hatta Pools after a day of wadi bashing in the nearby Hajar mountains with their friends, Margaret and David Fell, also from Britain. They parked at the end of the track and hid their valuables, then locked the cars.
When they returned 30 minutes later, the cars were still locked and bags zipped up where they left them, but they soon found the camera cases were empty and their wallets had been picked…SOURCE
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