Police in London said a so-called "Cinderella" phone snatcher pleaded guilty to theft.

Phone theft caught on camera

Big picture view:

Police in London said a suspect grabbed a phone from a stranger’s hand on Aug. 7, 2024.

Police said the suspect was dressed as a commuter to evade suspicion, and was on his electric bike when he grabbed the phone.

Video perspective:

The incident was caught on surveillance video, London police said, and they shared the video.

The alleged theft happens across the street from the camera, and shows the suspect falling down on his bike as two people start to run after him. The suspect eventually ditches the bike and takes off running – with at least three more passersby jumping in to try and stop the suspect.

At least one stranger appears to try to tackle

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