Watch This Shocking CCTV shows moment brazen ‘thief’ allegedly distracts diners before ‘swiping phone’ from their table By Jessica Martin Comment Published 29th Aug 2024, 11:46 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This video More videos Watch CCTV of the moment an alleged thief distracted restaurant customers with a piece of paper before swiping a phone from underneath it. Shocking CCTV shows the moment a man allegedly walked into a restaurant and distracted diners before swiping a phone from their table.
In the footage, the man appears to distract the diner with a piece of paper before taking the phone from underneath it - all directly under the customer’s nose. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Read More Dramatic video shows arrest of cannabis smugglers - with cannabis seized this year three times more than 2023 Terrifying CCTV shows moment arsonists attempt to torch shop - before accidentally setting themselves alight CCTV shows moment confectionery thief crept into Tesco store he was banned from and stole boxes of chocolates Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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The incident happened at Adana Turkish with Fusion in Bethnal Green, east London . The restaurant shared the footage on social media just before 10pm on August 26 along with a warning to diners. Man allegedly distracts diners before ‘swiping phone’.
| SWNS The Instagram story read: "Last night a man came into our restaurant and stole a customer's phone. He distracted the customer with a piece of paper which read something along the lines of he needs help etc. He had a car waiting outside and as soon as he exited the shop, he got in the car and drove off.
"This was fully organised and they must be doing it regularly. Please be vigilant and mindful of your belongings and please share with friends and family." The Metropolitan Police said it had so far not received any reports of an incident at the restaurant.
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