THE police are warning shoppers to be on their guard this Christmas against pick-pockets.

On day two of the PSNI Advent Calendar, police says Christmas is a time of rich pickings for thieves who deliberately target shoppers.

The advice is simple;

* Watch out for pick-pockets in shops and on the pavements;

* If at all possible don’t carry cash;

* Don’t carry your wallet in your hip pocket;

* And know where your phone, purse and wallet is at all times.