CCTV shows moment Nairobi businesswoman catches thief in act of stealing her phone

• A CCTV video captured the moment a Nairobi businesswoman caught a suspected thief red-handed at her shop
• Her quick thinking and situational awareness helped her notice the suspicious move and act immediately
• A brief, awkward confrontation ensued, even as the suspect appeared to maintain his innocence

CCTV footage showing a foiled robbery attempt has left many Kenyans praising a Nairobi businesswoman’s situational awareness.

The video captured the moment a suspected thief walked into a phone accessories shop in Nairobi under the pretence of buying an item.

However, he allegedly had other intentions, but the businesswoman’s alertness helped her catch him in the act.

The shop had two other attendants besides the businesswoman, who were busy cleaning and arranging mobile phone cases.

One attendant was facing the shelves, arranging the cases, while the other stood behind the counter, seemingly serving the customer.

How did Nairobi businesswoman catch thief?

The customer, who was wearing a hoodie and a cap, remained on a phone call throughout the encounter. At one point, the businesswoman briefly left her position at the counter and walked towards the shelves.

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Her phone was charging on top of a drawer beneath the counter. The moment she turned her back, the customer allegedly pushed several phone cases off the counter intentionally.

One of the cases fell to the floor, prompting the businesswoman to bend down to pick it up, unaware of what the man had planned.

Moments later, she quickly lifted her head and found the man holding her phone while still pretending to be engaged in the call.

Without hesitation, she grabbed the phone from his hands, leaving both of them standing in an awkward silence.

The man appeared to suggest that he was merely trying to pick up the fallen phone cases, but the businesswoman immediately suspected otherwise.

She also briefly reprimanded the attendant at the counter, who appeared to have noticed what was happening but did not react.

The clip ignited mixed reactions online, with many praising the woman’s vigilance, while others speculated that one of the attendants may have been involved in the botched theft attempt.

Netizens react after businesswoman caught a thief

The viral clip sparked mixed reactions online, with many praising the woman’s vigilance while others questioned whether one of the attendants may have been aware of the attempted theft.

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Beckhor:

“Anytime you see someone on a call while conducting any sort of business or around you, be alert!”

Eric Obuyah:

“Funny thing is, the Afro-haired guy is aware of this, coalition moto kuliko ile ya Azimio.”

Joseph Njeru:

“I understand why that lady was angry with her colleague. That idiot sloth is as blind as a freaking bat. Nikka didn’t even see anything until she pointed it out. The thief is just in front of him.”

Mkono Tv Ke:

“How can you be so lenient to a thief like that? Those must be Nyamakima and Tea Room women. Wameibiwa mpaka they can sniff a potential thief.”

EventsAvenueKe:

“Why didn’t they chase him out of the shop immediately? These people who pretend to be on an endless call while shopping are usually thugs.”

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS