Police in Nottinghamshire are investigating a theft caught on CCTV that shows a man performing a strange dance to distract his victim.
centerThe incident occurred on Clumber Street in Nottingham city centre shortly after 07:30 GMT on Sunday, 16 November. Nottinghamshire Police believe the suspect pretended to be drunk while carrying out the distraction theft, ultimately stealing the victim’s phone.
warned, “TheseInsp. Paul Gummer of Nottinghamshire Police warned: “These distraction thefts have occurred not only in Nottingham but across the country. Offenders sometimes claim their strange dance is a traditional cultural routine. This is false—it’s simply a clever tactic to divert attention while committing pickpocketing.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation.
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