Police 
                          are urging women visitors to the city center to be especially 
                          vigilant for a new gang operating a slick routine that 
                          is aimed at stealing from the unwary. They say that 
                          the gang usually comprises four members.
                          
                          While the three younger ones, all appearing to be cute 
                          and innocent, divert their "mark" (or intended 
                          target) with a show of friendliness and fun, the fourth, 
                          the eldest of this gang of criminals, sneaks in from 
                          behind the woman's back to expertly rifle through their 
                          bags and pockets undetected for any valuables.
                          
                          The attached photo, taken recently by a CCTV News team 
                          operating in the inner city, shows this fowl gang in 
                          operation.
                        