A motorbike-riding gang has been captured on CCTV snatching a phone from a Somali woman in a brazen theft that has sparked fresh concerns over the rising menace of phone snatching.
In the footage, the woman is seen concentrating on her phone, seemingly unaware that two men on a motorbike are watching her movements and plotting their next move.
The suspects initially stop their motorbike a few metres away from the unsuspecting woman, appearing to assess the situation before executing their plan.
Moments later, the same gang returns, with the pillion passenger swiftly snatching the woman’s phone before the rider speeds off with his accomplice.
The entire incident unfolds within seconds, leaving the woman visibly shaken and confused as she struggles to come to terms with what has just happened.
The CCTV footage has sparked concern over the growing menace of motorbike-riding gangs targeting unsuspecting pedestrians before making quick getaways.
The incidents have raised questions about the safety of people using their phones in public spaces, with calls for enhanced security patrols and tougher action against the gangs.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant when using their phones along roads and in other public places where thieves can easily strike.
Watch the footage.
