Wow.
I somewhat recall reading a story once about women who would go to try on expensive dresses in Saudi malls, where there is apparently a separate, designated area for trying on clothing, and then running off with the clothing, no one any the wiser, and nobody able to identify them because of the niqab.
I am surprised you don't hear more stories about the niqab being used in crimes. It's essentially free license to inconspicuously wear the robber's skimask.
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