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Romantic Barcelona proposal takes dramatic turn as a thief tries to snatch a Brit's phone mid-engagement. Quick-thinking fiancée saves the moment. Details inside!
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Thief tries to steal Brit man’s phone whilst he proposes to girlfriend on holiday in Barcelona

Charlie Watton
Last updated: December 18, 2024 10:56 am
Charlie Watton Published December 18, 2024
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Charlie having his phone stolen whilst proposing to his girlfriend, Hannah, in Barcelona. (Jam Press/@charliebullock1)
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A thief tried to steal a Brit man’s phone whilst he was proposing to his girlfriend on a romantic holiday in Barcelona.

Charlie Bullock surprised Hannah McNaghten by going down on one knee.

The 30-year-old casanova set up his mobile in the street to capture the memorable moment.

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But, after popping the question to Hannah, 26, a crook tried to pinch it.

Luckily, Charlie was able to thwart him and get his phone back in the Spanish city after she saw what happened.

The drama happened as the couple visited the Arc de Triomf on Sunday (15 Dec).

Telecommunications engineer, Charlie, decided to make his move.

He propped up his phone on the wall as the two posed for a picture with Hannah being totally unaware of what will happen next.

In the footage, you can see Hannah start to make her way towards the phone before Charlie drops to one knee.

(Jam Press/@charliebullock1)

Emerging from his pocket was a ring and the magical proposal moment was captured on camera.

Whilst the two, who had been together for a year-and-a-half, embraced one another, a thief made an attempt to snatch the phone.

The man in a black coat walked towards the phone and grabbed it when the video cut out.

Charlie, of Newbury, Berkshire, told Need To Know: “It ruined the moment slightly.

Romantic Barcelona proposal takes dramatic turn as a thief tries to snatch a Brit's phone mid-engagement. Quick-thinking fiancée saves the moment. Details inside!
Charlie with his girlfriend, Hannah. (Jam Press/@charliebullock1)

“Thank you Hannah for being alert to the phone thief.

“I just wanted to propose to my girlfriend and some lovely guy wanted to steal my phone.

“He immediately handed it back.

“I didn’t notice, my partner did, I only knew because she shouted at him and upon turning round he was handing the phone back.

Pals were left shocked but were happy for the pair.

Fada said: “Leaving your phone unattended in Barcelona was bold.”

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Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Josh added: “This is the issue with modern times, people think they can leave their phones on this side because it ‘shouldn’t’ get stolen.”

Jane Doe added: “Leaving your phone unattended in Barcelona is madness, but congratulations.”

Chloe Tierney said: “That’s crazy.”

Mia Ralfe said: “Oh my goodness no way.”

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Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

The couple didn’t report it to the cops because they got the phone back.

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