The gap between "haves" and "have nots" in the society is widening. Stalking, snatching and stealing is only going to increase. Best way is to watch out (a) don't dress up in a manner that attracts unwanted attention, unless you have strengthend yourselves to handle such people (b) don't carry jazzy bags inviting attention (c) change rountes and times of arrival departure every day (d) try to be in places where there are people around, as far as possible. (e) do not demonstrate extra friendly body language that can invite stalkers attention. Avoid odd hours if possible. above all, if we cannot solve a problem, we have to learn to live with it!