You may be on vacation but it is high season for thieves.
There are plenty who've willing to deal with real criminals, since they work for thieves already.
It was also common practice in the French army, especially for thieves.
Under the circumstances of that disappearance there had been no need to look for thieves.
The better the unit, the greater its attraction for thieves.
This makes it difficult for professional thieves to tow your car away.
"If someone asks you to help take a photo of him, watch out: this is a prime opportunity for thieves."
Besides, for most professional thieves, door locks were the least of their problems.
Watch out for thieves on the train, especially at night.
These were not a people striving for justice, but thieves.