Overview
- CCTV footage from Saroornagar, Hyderabad shows a motorcyclist feign a fall while an accomplice slips a phone from a passerby’s front pocket and both flee on a bike.
- The whole operation unfolded in under a minute and the stolen device was reported to be worth about ₹1 lakh.
- The video circulated widely on social media and drew strong public reaction warning that such scams make people less likely to help strangers.
- Telangana police say they are examining the footage to trace the motorcycle and licence plate and have urged the public to stay vigilant with their belongings.
- Police and security experts note this incident follows a pattern of distraction thefts using staged accidents and advise keeping valuables in secure pockets and checking the scene before intervening.