In a bizarre and laugh-out-loud moment caught on CCTV, a would-be robber got a taste of poetic justice when he tried to snatch a mobile phone from a retail store — only to realise he was well and truly trapped.
The viral video, which has taken social media by storm, begins with an unsuspecting shopkeeper showcasing a brand-new smartphone to a man in a hoodie. The man examines the device with keen interest before suddenly making a dash for the exit. However, his grand escape hits an unexpected snag.
In a move that could rival a comedy sketch, the shopkeeper had already locked the door electronically, sensing something fishy. The would-be thief frantically tugs at the handle, realising too late that his plan has backfired spectacularly.
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The viral video was shared on ‘X’ by a popular handle named ‘Crime Clips’.
Jewelry Store Robbery Gone Wrong pic.twitter.com/Stx7KBegpl
— Crime Clips (@nofvcks) March 31, 2025
Caught red-handed and out of options, he sheepishly turns around and, in an almost apologetic manner, hands the phone back to the shopkeeper.
The video has racked up thousands of views, with users praising the shopkeeper’s quick thinking and the would-be robber’s amusing resignation.
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