Watch: Woman's handbag stolen from right under her nose
"This video will show you why you need to always be aware of your surroundings," says Damon Beard.
How many times have you or your partner placed a handbag under a seat at a restaurant? Or ladies, how often do you do this exact thing without even thinking twice about it?
A terrifying video uploaded to the Intelligence Bureau SA Facebook page shows just how easy it is for criminals to steal your bag. The video has gone viral on social media and watching it will probably make you re-think each time you place something valuable under your seat.
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"See how easily this ladies bag gets stolen. This happened at the Reds Mall Centurion. Always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings!" the video was captioned, and has racked up 106,000 views.
As quickly as a man and two women sit at a table looking like they’re about to have a meal, the man pushes his chair closer to the victim and within a split second, grabs her bag without anyone even noticing. The three walk away as if nothing happened.
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It's safe to say that these days you need to have eyes at the front and the back of your head.