- A Nairobi man who thought he was in the clear before committing an embarrassing act was captured on a CCTV camera
- He took advantage of a shopkeeper’s momentary absence before making his move, sparking an online buzz among social media users
- Netizens flocked to the comment section to share mixed reactions to the incident, which was captured on surveillance footage
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A CCTV recording has highlighted the importance of installing surveillance cameras, especially in public spaces, to monitor suspicious activities.
Source: Facebook
The camera captured a worrying incident inside a shop in Kamwene, Waithaka, Nairobi County, leaving social media users divided.
The footage showed the moment a man posing as a customer allegedly took advantage of the shopkeeper’s carelessness and stole a mobile phone.
“This is carelessness. First, put a grill in the shop. Secondly, place your phone very far from the reach of anyone outside the shop. Better yet, keep it on shelves at the back,” read the caption accompanying the video.
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The viral clip showed the shopkeeper standing slightly outside the shop while waiting for customers and attending to business.
Nairobi woman selling eggs and bread
The CCTV camera was installed at an elevated position inside the shop, giving a panoramic view of the premises.
The shop primarily sold trays of eggs and loaves of bread, as seen in the footage, and was relatively small in size.
It was around 11:37am, and business appeared slow as the shopkeeper waited for customers.
As she stood outside, something caught her attention, prompting her to rush away from the shop towards an area where some activity was taking place.
Nairobi man scan area before stealing
A man who was passing by briefly turned his head to see where the woman was running before continuing on his way.
Another man, who had been standing near the shopkeeper while seemingly talking on his phone, entered the shop and pretended to continue his call while looking around.
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As he did so, he carefully scanned the area to ensure no one was watching before making his move.
Believing the coast was clear and unaware that a CCTV camera was recording him, he reached for a phone that was charging near a table.
Kenyans react to CCTV video
He unplugged the phone and took it as the video came to an end, leaving social media users debating both the alleged theft and the shopkeeper’s carelessness.
Ed Thodu:
“And where is the owner of the shop?”
Antony Kijana Wa Jijii:
“But she has money for CCTV.”
Wilpapa Vom Paws:
“Let them not try stealing from someone who has protected themselves properly.”
Pope Lucas:
“But there are people who are naturally thieves. Who do you think this guy votes for? Stealing public funds is probably not even on his checklist when choosing a leader.”
Sam Kimani:
“How can she install grills when the table is being held up by gas cylinders?”
Dan Kibet:
“Anyone wearing a mask, cap, or hoodie while making long phone calls at your premises is a red flag. Be very vigilant.”
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Ibrah Kibbz:
“The guy isn’t even nervous. He removes the phone as casually as possible.”
Eddah Mike:
“He knew exactly what he wanted and where it was.”
Source: Facebook
Businesswoman thwarts attempt by woman to steal her phone
In another story, a Somali businesswoman was excited when a woman walked into her shop accompanied by her husband and several other people, hoping to make significant sales.
However, she soon realised that one of the customers was allegedly attempting to steal from her right under her nose.
Acting quickly, she managed to stop the theft before it could happen.
The young entrepreneur has since urged Kenyans to be vigilant, warning that some thieves now operate in groups to distract business owners while carrying out their crimes.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
