I came to Ecuador's "thief city" looking for stolen iPhone

Roughly scraping the bag with a sharp blade, holding the contents of the baggap quietly without noticing it at all, the total damage is about 170,000 yen ... .... Overseas, we need vigilance against crime beyond Japan, but I came across a tragedy of iPhone theft in South America Ecuador. I got into "thief city" to regain the thief stolen thing.

Hello!World newspaperA special reporterKeihito Kiyais. I am around the world, I am currently in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. From now on, we plan to enter Colombia and Brazil down the Amazon River.

Quito's Old Town is a World Heritage Site.


This is an inn, staying at Quito, $ 5 a night.


There are many churches in the city of Quito, but among them the Basilica church was wonderful.


Overlooking the cityscape of the World Heritage site from the Basilica church.


Night view is also beautiful.


And Equator when speaking Ecuador!


At this time there is no reason to know the tragedy occurring the next day ....


Public security in South America in general can not be said to be "safe" for quiet, Ecuador is no exception.Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Overseas safety website"But "In the capital city of Quito and Guayaquil city, violent crimes such as robberies are still occurring at high levels, and the damage has also been extended to foreign tourists including Japanese people." is.

One day, when I took a bus and went back to the hotel, two buses for the hotel came at the same time. I took the bus behind, but this is the division of fate ....


The actual boarding rate was about 3 to 4 times this.


In this way I was hanging on a strap holding the bag in front.


15 minutes to get on the bus. Just before getting off, checking the bag ... ...

eh……! What?


The bag ...


I'm cutting it! !


Calm down, calm down. First of all check the damage situation ......

· IPhone
·Digital camera
·cash
·Bag
· Documents etc.
Total damage, about 170,000 yen.

Probably, it roughly cuts the bag with such feeling ......


Put your hands ...


I guess I took away my precious things. Damn it !!


Even so, where was the culprit? Perhaps the culprit was behind and I was caught in a strap and turned my hands to my bag ... ... I was paying attention but I did not notice at all. It was exactly a professional skill ...... I was hungry, but I did not feel harassed because I did not see the face of the criminal.

Damage site not to forget. "The criminal goes back to the scene", but the victim is the same.


I immediately consulted the police and asked me to issue an accident certificate.


An idea came across my mind when being hurt by despair. "If over there ... ... maybe ... ...."


Countries in Latin America have an illegitimate market called "thief city". I've heard that stolen goods such as electric appliances are mainly put on sale and you can find your stolen things rarely. I bet on a long-awaited day and went to the thief city.

This is thief shi ... ..., it is recaptured!


It is frustrating, but it is rather crowded.


Of course mobile phones ......


earphone


Battery pack ... ....


This random feeling is a thief city.


Every time I saw an iPhone or a digital camera, I checked it as my thing. "I'm looking for my iPhone!" To a clerk who asked sweetly, "What are you looking for?" And was barking meaninglessly. It is a bad guy.


Although I came two days, in the end I got to give up and ....

But I can not keep depressed forever! I have to keep on my journey. I have to repair the injured buddy!


I sought around the city and finally found a sewing shop


When I explain the circumstances, I accepted it pleasantly.


I feel that the wounds of my heart will heal with my bag ... ....


Hooray…….


The bag ...


Waited! !


I heard the story of a traveler who was involved in crime several times before, but it was full of the thought that "It was not me". I have never done it to watch overseas. I hope this report will prevent anyone's damage from occurring.

Statement · Interview:Keihito Kiya
Supervision:World newspaper