Posted by mailgirl on Friday, 13. July 2012 at 23:59 Bali Time:
I had my bag snatched from my shoulder by a motor cyclist a few weeks ago in Legian.
Had travel insurance with 1 Cover. Happy to report they handled the claim quickly and efficiently when I returned home..kept me informed via phone and email and most of it was settled within a week of lodging. Just waiting on payment for new passport.
I rarely carry passport with me but had some travelers cheques from a previous trip which I needed to cash.
The incident occurred early in our holiday so I had enough time for the visits to police (tourist and criminal), Consulate and Immigration. Was issued with an emergency passport valid for a month to get home. I was still taken to a "side room" by immigration officials at airport on departure day but only for more passport stamping..phew!
Didn't feel like returning to street where incident occurred for remainder of holiday but hopefully that will change when next we visit.
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- Bag snatch Mailgirl Saturday, 14. July 2012 at 14:02 Bali Time (2)
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- was your bag strap cut or did GinnyTonic Saturday, 14. July 2012 at 11:58 Bali Time (5)
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- Thanks for sharing.... bunbury gal Saturday, 14. July 2012 at 10:12 Bali Time (0)
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