Pickpockets are everywhere! When you are travelling via public transport or checking things out in a busy market, you never know when and how your things can just vanish from your bag if you aren’t attentive enough.
Speaking of which, CCTV footage caught a pickpocket stealing a woman’s mobile from her bag while she was Christmas shopping at a store. Thankfully, the woman was attentive and realised someone was digging into her bag. She was quick to spot the man holding her phone and she immediately snatched it back, reports The Indian Express.
According to Times Now, The woman took to Twitter to post the CCTV footage of the incident. Later, she also went on to take a video of the thief who wasn’t alone, by the way. He was accompanied by another woman who was a part of his enterprise.
Watch the video of the entire incident here:
Today a guy stole my phone. Then I stole it from back. Zip up your handbags ladies. pic.twitter.com/8aRANJi4H4
— No thanks I'm good (@KetMcG) December 10, 2019
People on the internet are all praise for the woman whose quick thinking and action prevented the theft.
I like how you grabbed it back right there and then ! Glad they didnt try to harm you !
— Ous Mosadi (@Keaorata13) December 11, 2019
You didn’t steal it back, you took it back girl! Good for you!!
— Sli ⚡️ (@Quaint_Coquet) December 11, 2019
You go girl. Now open a case
— Mphengwa (@4Nthoko) December 11, 2019
It's crazy out there! glad u found it. We need to be more vigilant.
— 레이첼🦋- Mrs. Manamela (@stoude08) December 11, 2019
Props to you for spotting that. If there is a next time just be mindful of approaching them when they have left you alone. People die easily
— Wandile (@Wandile_RSA) December 11, 2019
Well done on being alert and assertive. 👊👏👏👏
— doc John Bishop (@JohnBis75624915) December 11, 2019
We need to be more careful with our bags and belongings while outdoors. Remember how our parents taught us to hang our bags from our shoulders in a way that it’s right in front of us? Those tips are handy in such situations!