Oh, Japan Times. Bringing us the news we need. God bless you. The story above tells the tall tale of Nagoya police going undercover in drag to catch purse snatchers. For reasons unexplained, women police officers were not given the opportunity, and the men were selected for short stature and martial arts expertise.
Despite the obvious preparation, as documented in the photo above, not a single criminal was arrested! I love the policeman’s vow, “We’ll never forgive criminals who target women.” I guess forgiving is one thing, being effective is another.
The only result seems to be increased skill acquisition on the part of “young, skinny” male police officers, and the louche appreciation expressed by passing motorists. Apparently it takes more than high heels, wigs and designer bags to catch a criminal. Or as my sister-in-law says, this sounds more like a “hobby” than a public safety exercise.
Tokyo Moe 
To Catch A Thief.
If it works, I say more power to you. Simply publicizing it may put purse-snatchers on the alert and curb their enthusiasm.
thanks for the insight!
michael j, from the states
The hilarious part is that the police report 0 (zero) arrests after countless nights of cross-dressing. So if it is working, it’s more in the skills aquisition department, no?
You Go Girl!
“tall enough to be women.”
Good thinking. This is key.