There has been a spate muggings cities across the globe as muggers are focusing a new item to steal – luxury coats. In recent weeks, people London, Washington DC and other metropolitan areas have been robbed their coats at knifepoint. One man Birmingham in the UK was slashed across his face as thieves made with his jacket. Criminals are targeting coats that cost as much as $2,200 each. As well as literally stealing the coats people's backs, thieves are breaking people's vehicles. Professor David Wilson, a criminologist Birmingham City University, warned that the muggings were the start of a new "luxury crime trend". He said the thefts were "worrying".
Professor Wilson warned those high-end winter jackets to be careful. He said: "I would tell anyone wearing Canada Goose branded jackets to be careful and be aware your surroundings and who is around you. You have to be vigilant opportunists who might try to steal them." He added that: "Thieves used to target Rolex watches which go thousands pounds and then sell them online." A London Transport spokesperson said: "Canada Goose coats are targeted robbery. It's a real concern to us because it really impacts the safety young people the network." She added that this "acquisitive crime" was "very concerning, intimidating and frightening".
