Street Scams in St. John's

George Street Bar Pickpockets

Pickpockets are active on George Street and the surrounding Water Street and Duckworth Street areas, particularly during weekend nights and festival periods. Working in pairs, they target tourists who are distracted by the bar scene, using bump-and-reach techniques in crowded doorways and outdoor lineups. Jacket side pockets and open-top bags left on barstools are the most common targets.