Man grabs woman's phone out of her hands at shopping mall
It's the moments where you least expect it when criminals strike!
As much as we would like to say that we live in a fairly safe country, no one can fully attest to that regardless of where they live.
Crime is all around us - lurking in places that are considered safe.
Sadly, this is the reality that we have become accustomed to. A reality that leaves us feeling uneasy most of the time.
CCTV footage shared on TikTok from a mall in South Africa shows how easy it is for a criminal to blend in.
Innocently, we get complacent and lose focus on our surroundings. And that's when the criminals strike.
Sometimes you are able to act quickly but other times it happens so fast that you are left in shock. We think that was what happened with this woman.
WATCH what happens below, courtesy of TikTok.
Please note that this is not for sensitive viewers.
@nonkanyiso_dlamuka Please be aware even if u in malls guys. Asabanjwa ama phara, it the clean boys bayasebenza #fyp #spreadawareness #theft #viral ♬ original sound - Nonka🦋
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Check out some of the comments from people who were left disturbed by the footage.
A user named Interior Stylist wrote: "imagine always looking around for the rest of your life"
Another user, Boiittyyyyyy, commented: "Buying those R100/R200 phones is a must guys, at least then you won’t lose much, leave your expesive phone at home when running errands"
Cheesecake added: "a phone finger ring holder is a must now 🥺they cnt grab it also check ur surroundings always its sad bt its for da best the world is scary nw"
Image Courtesy of TikTok