[Etheryte]

Doesn't sound likely, the kids are 7 and 9 years old respectively, and he says the issue has been going on for years. Unless the older one turned into a brilliant pickpocket at age 7 I would rule this out. With older kids, sure, I can see this happening.

[throw-4e451c8]

Agreed, that makes this scenario a lot less likely.

[zamadatix]

FWIW they are in the NY Post article as well, just further in.