VIDEO: Thief caught by alert mall security during escape
Alert security guard catches thief during escape.
A casual thief was caught by alert security guards at The Grove mall after calmly pinching a backpack from a vehicle in the parking area.
Security footage shows the man breaking into a Toyota Hilux a few minutes earlier.
In the video, the man reaches into the Hilux and steals the backpack before sauntering off without any hurry, clearly thinking that no one had noticed his crime.
As he leaves the parking area, mall security staff come into view and tackles the man, ripping the backpack from him.
The man eventually slips free from the security guard’s grip, but the guard chases him down the road and finally corners him before calling the police.
The Grove Mall’s marketing manager Pierre Botha said: “We would like to assure our shoppers that their safety is a top priority and that all practical steps are taken to ensure that a high standard of security is maintained at the Mall.”
“The Grove Mall would like to thank the SAPS for the prompt reaction and the public for their support on social media,” he said.
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