A Londoner who hunts pickpockets is now able to quit his day job with the support of the city.

Diego Galdino, known as London's famous pickpocket hunter, has recently announced that he has been able to quit his full-time job to pursue his passion for catching thieves thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of Londoners. With the sheer amount of donations he has received, Diego has been able to up his game and dedicate his entire day to catching pickpockets and protecting the citizens of London.

According to Diego, the donations from Londoners are a result of their frustration and anger towards the increasing number of phone and wallet snatching incidents in the city. Thanks to their support, Diego has been able to raise over £20,000, with contributions of around £1,000 per week during the peak of his viral success. This has allowed him to not only quit his job as a delivery rider, but also invest in better equipment to improve his operations.

In an interview with Metro, Diego revealed that the donations have enabled him to purchase better cameras that are always ready to capture thieving incidents, as well as three stab vests for added protection. However, Diego and his team are still in need of more donations to sustain their efforts. Despite this, Diego has turned down offers from advertisers, including gambling companies and American businesses, who wanted to pay him $15,000 for four posts over a month. He stated that he could not morally agree to such offers, as he is aware of how gambling has ruined families.

Diego's reluctance to accept such offers is a reflection of his team's values and beliefs. They are dedicated to their cause and do not want to rely on advertising or promotions for funding. This is in line with the recent announcement that London has been crowned as the most generous region in the UK and the third most generous city, according to GoFundMe. With more than 529,000 people in the capital contributing to fundraisers, it is evident that Londoners are always willing to help each other in times of need.

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan praised the generosity of Londoners and the power of local action, citing the example of Glasgow coming in second place due to the over £3m raised for Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 challenge. As Diego continues his mission to protect the citizens of London, he urges people to stay updated with the latest news and developments in the city through Metro's London news hub.

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