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Woman's phone stolen by a bike thief in Marylebone, London. Video captures the moment as the thief speeds off. Spate of similar thefts raises concerns among locals.
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Shocked woman walking down street has phone stolen by bike crook

Andy Crick
Last updated: June 7, 2024 11:11 am
Andy Crick Published June 7, 2024
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A shocked woman walking down the street had her phone stolen by a bike crook.

The unsuspected victim was minding her own business when the man clad in black came up behind her.

He then grabbed the mobile from her and sped off.

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She tried to give chase but was not able to catch up with the thief.

A man in a passing car chillingly predicted what was going to happen.

The passenger said in the nine second video: “He’s going to grab her phone.

“See ya.

“Oh my days.”

It happened on the A4200 near Tavistock Square in Marylebone, central London yesterday (6 Jun) afternoon.

Woman's phone stolen by a bike thief in Marylebone, London. Video captures the moment as the thief speeds off. Spate of similar thefts raises concerns among locals.
Tavistock Square in Marylebone, central London. (Picture: Jam Press)

It follows a spate of similar phone thefts by crooks on the motorised bikes in the capital, as reported on Need To Know.

Local Jason Green fumed: “Phone thieves are the scum of the earth.”

Dylan said: “Oh my days I’ve been there a few times, watch your back.”

Another added: “There getting out of hand.”

Bert joked: “London, where wing mirrors on a mobile phone is an asset.”

Social media comment on the post of Woman's phone stolen by a bike thief in Marylebone, London. Video captures the moment as the thief speeds off. Spate of similar thefts raises concerns among locals.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Rich said: “Met Police, are you guys going to tackle this problem?

“It’s getting out of control.”

Social media comment on the post of Woman's phone stolen by a bike thief in Marylebone, London. Video captures the moment as the thief speeds off. Spate of similar thefts raises concerns among locals.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

The Met Police has been approached for comment.

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