‘Flying Thief’ Flies No More

Travel Blog  •  Rob Verger  •  02.18.09 | 10:17 AM ET

Reuters reports that Kosztor Sandorne, a Hungarian thief also called “Flying Gizi,” was arrested while in the process of breaking into a house in Hungary. Sandorne “earned her nickname because she liked to flee her crime scenes by taking commercial flights” the article reports.

But here’s the thing. She’s 83 years old. She’s been on the police’s radar since the 1950s. These days, she takes the train instead of flying, “since train travel is free for pensioners in Hungary.”


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2 Comments for ‘Flying Thief’ Flies No More

Eva Holland 02.18.09 | 6:46 PM ET

“These days, she takes the train instead of flying, “since train travel is free for pensioners in Hungary.” “

I love that! I always thought these master-thief characters only existed in the movies anymore.

Ling 02.19.09 | 11:20 AM ET

A 60 year record, and they still haven’t been able to make her give up her evil ways. I’d say that should tell them that jailing her is no use. They should think of something else, like maybe buying her a house. :)

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