A video circulating on TikTok shows an elderly man attempting to steal laundry detergent from a home through a window. The incident resulted in immediate police intervention and the suspect's arrest.
A video posted by @kao_lilo_ captured the moment when an old man was caught attempting to steal laundry detergent through a window, leading to immediate police intervention. The footage revealed a scene with knocked-over detergent bottles in the kitchen, showing how the suspect had targeted household essentials. South Africa 's current crime index of 75.4 reflects ongoing concerns about theft and property crimes, with the country ranking as the fifth most dangerous globally.
A man posted a video of an elderly man trying to steal OMO washing powder from his home that went viral on TikTok. Images: @kao_lilo. The footage shows scattered detergent bottles across the kitchen tabletop before revealing the culprit at an open window, hastily zipping up his bag of stolen goods. As the video continues, the suspect attempts to casually walk away from the scene but fails to escape. The clip concludes with police officers arriving and escorting the elderly man away from the property, putting an immediate end to the attempted theft. 'I feel bad for the old man... Maybe he needs the OMO to wash his kids clothes or his clothes 😔''Nahh you wrong, if there is a stranger that is attempting to steal from you, you gonna let them go 🤨'
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