Cape Town - Going out for a date?
Make sure you keep an eye on your valuables or you might become a victim of bag snatchers.
A CCTV video of three women stealing a customer’s handbag has gone viral on social media.
The theft occurred at the Red Hawk Spur in Plumstead on July 28.
In the one-minute clip, a family is seated in a booth enjoying a meal.
Meanwhile, the group of three women is in the next booth, watching them.
One of the women, who appears to be pregnant, keeps watch. The bag snatcher reaches over the seat and carefully swipes it without the owner noticing her arm. She then passes the bag over to her accomplice, who places the handbag in a bigger bag.
Once the victim’s handbag is out of sight, the trio then casually get up and walk out of the restaurant.
The couple in the video continue enjoying their meal, have a toast, and a little girl gives the woman a kiss on her cheek.
Spur branch manager Marlon Rustin confirmed the incident, but would not comment on whether the patrons were compensated for their stolen property.
Marlon says that the case has been handed over to Diep River SAPS who are currently investigating.
Police were not able to comment on the case on Tuesday.
Daily Voice