Slashed "slash proof" Bag in Quito, Ecuador

My husband and I were delighted with the public transportation options in Quito. For $.25 you can ride the full 18 km of the public trolley system (with a few transfers). I had read that the trolleys could be dangerous therefore i was extremely aware of who i stood next to and what was going on. From Magellan's I ordered a "slash proof" steel mesh reinforced pocketbook especially for the trip. On a brief trolley ride a woman boarded the trolley and stood between my husband and myself. The trolley was crowded and we had to stand. I watched her the whole time she was on the trolley and so did my husband. For some reason we were both wary of her but we never saw her do a thing. I looked into her eyes most of the time. I had Magellan's "slash proof" bag securely wedged under my armpit and towards the front of my body, but one arm was hanging on to a rail. When I reached my destination in Old Town, my bag had 3 hugh slashes and I had been robbed of my new $400 nikon camera. I had not carried a wallet that day but the theif kindly left my spanish lessons and guide book in tact. I tried to post a comment on Magellan's web site to warn folks the bag was not slash proof. I am most upset they never allowed it to be posted. I did get my money back. This put us off Quito. Too bad, because its an extremely interesting city worth days of museum going and walking around.