In yet another shocking incident of phone theft, a CCTV video captured a thief stealing a conductor’s phone inside a moving bus. The video, which has now gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), shows the conductor deeply engaged in a conversation with a passenger. Standing just behind him, a young boy patiently waits for the bus to halt. The moment the doors open, he swiftly reaches into the conductor’s bag, grabs the phone, and exits the bus with calculated precision.
Internet Reacts to Stealthy Theft
The smooth execution of the theft caught netizens by surprise, triggering a flood of witty reactions.
One user commented, “Itna chupke se kaam nipta diya ek Bharat Ratna isko bhi milna chahiye (He completed the work so stealthily, he should also be awarded a Bharat Ratna).”
Another said, “Bilkul time nahi lagaya (He didn’t take much time).”
A third viewer added, “Kya haath ki safai hai (What a craft of the hands).”
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A thief stole a money bag of Bus Conductor pic.twitter.com/QzRLcEwUND
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 9, 2025
The clip has garnered over 33,000 views, shining a spotlight on the increasing ease with which such thefts are being executed.
Rising Phone Thefts Across Indian Metros
Phone snatching and theft have become alarmingly frequent in metropolitan areas such as Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Transit spaces like buses, metros, and trains have become hotspots for such crimes.
According to police records, Delhi alone reported 4,749 phone snatching cases in 2024, with only 1,572 devices recovered. In comparison, 5,873 phones were stolen in 2023 and 1,776 were retrieved. The recovery numbers were even lower in 2022 and 2021.
Not an Isolated Incident
Earlier in April, a similar incident took a dangerous turn inside a moving train. A thief attempted to steal a passenger’s phone but was caught in the act. The victim grabbed the thief’s arm and forced him to cling onto the train window while continuously hitting him. The video from that incident also went viral, stirring public outrage and laughter in equal measure.
As urban thefts grow more daring and common, authorities and commuters alike are raising concerns over safety and surveillance in public transportation systems.
