Shameless second thief steals couple’s baggage from the roadside as they load their different baggage right into a taxi

That is the stunning second a brazen thief stole a pair’s bag as they loaded their baggage right into a taxi exterior a London railway station.

The incident, which passed off at 9:30pm on Wednesday, December 13 at London Kings Cross station, was caught on digicam by somebody sitting in a automotive simply behind.

Within the video, posted to X, previously Twitter, the couple stroll as much as a taxi and open one of many again doorways to start piling their baggage in.

A radio could be heard taking part in within the background while the girl first climbs into the again seat, as her companion steps ahead to assist, leaving the remainder of their baggage unattended for mere seconds.

On this second, a beforehand unnoticed stranger approaches the cab and takes a look on the distracted couple.

Realising his window of alternative, the stranger – sporting a black coat – grabs a holdall that sits atop of a suitcase and turns to run.

The taxi driver behind the dashcam, having seen the theft, honks his horn earlier than flinging his door open to seize the couple’s consideration, shouting: ‘Hey! He is simply nicked- he is simply stolen your bag.’

After the couple realise what has occurred, the person begins to run off after the thief in an try and reclaim his stolen property.

The girl climbs again out of the cab to take care of the remainder of the baggage that at the moment are on the pavement unattended. It stays unclear whether or not the person managed to catch the thief.

The video was shared to the social platform by consumer Londonkabbie with the caption: ‘Concentrate on scumbags when loading up, the slightest alternative and they’ll take it. Fortunately that is fairly uncommon but it surely does occur.’

The clip gained a whole bunch of likes and tens of feedback from shocked social media customers who have been left in disbelief on the brazen thief.

One stated: ‘Wow. By no means seen that occur earlier than. Have by no means thought of being cautious of individuals’s baggage as they’ve loaded up. Will now.’

One other blamed the taxi driver for not doing extra to assist, saying: ‘100% on the cabbie right here. Hopefully he put his hand in his pocket and paid to switch the stolen merchandise.’

A 3rd stated: ‘Two of the busiest stations in London plus Eurostar, by no means a police patrol on the ranks or drop off. Go to an airport and the weapons are out in every single place.’

One other claimed: ‘If solely as a society we dished out rapid social justice to those scum they’d really feel much less inclined to strive it on.

‘A couple of days in hospital and a few lacking tooth would make him assume twice subsequent time.’

It comes simply weeks after a suitcase was stolen from the boot of a taxi by one other brazen thief exterior King’s Cross station. 

The incident, captured on video, reveals the perpetrator sneaking across the again of the automotive and opening the boot earlier than dashing off with the case.

The British Transport Police have issued a warning to folks urging them to be alert round busy transport hubs.

A spokesman stated: ‘Thieves are drawn to busy environments the place folks can be briefly distracted, which sadly makes prepare stations and vacationer hotspots a possible goal for thieves

‘Baggage thieves use a wide range of ways, so it is necessary to stay vigilant and alert when travelling and to keep watch over your belongings – guaranteeing valuables are protected, safe and out of sight if potential.

‘In case you are the sufferer of against the law, or see one thing that does not look proper, it is best to inform a member of rail workers or a police officer what you could have seen. You may also textual content us on 61016.’