We were BOTH Robbed in Madrid (and how not to be)

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After 12 years of proudly not falling prey to pickpockets and sleight of hand in Madrid, it finally happened. To both of us! 😭 Here's what happened and how to avoid it happening to you.

To file a police report in English, call 902 102 112 (Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm).
Call 112 for emergency services in Spain.

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. We both live in Madrid. Our channel gives you a local insight into life in Spain and helps you experience this country like a local when you come to live (or visit!).

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⏩ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:13 James' robbery
06:48 Yoly's robbery
09:21 James' experience with the police
11:55 Yoly's experience with the police
13:30 How we felt after the robberies

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