In a bizarre incident that has sparked outrage online, a man was caught on CCTV stealing lingerie from a drying rack, only to return the stolen items after realising he was being recorded. The footage, shared widely on social media, has left viewers both shocked and disgusted, with many calling for strict action against the accused.
How the Incident Unfolded
Facebook user Elyvi Lim from Singapore posted the footage, revealing that she had installed the CCTV after noticing her lingerie frequently going missing. The video shows the man approaching a drying rack, discreetly taking an undergarment, and stuffing it into his pants. However, upon noticing the surveillance camera, he returned the items, hanging them back on the rack.
Lim wrote in her post, “This has been going on for some time until I realised it. This man noticed the CCTV and hung my things back.” She urged anyone who recognized the man to contact her.
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Social Media Reactions
The incident has drawn widespread criticism. One Instagram user shared a similar experience, stating, “I dried three sets of undergarments outside, and they went missing. Since then, I’ve never dried them outside.” Another commented in disgust, “Imagine the owner didn’t know and wore it again. That’s just horrifying.”
Police Investigation Underway
Following the uproar, local authorities detained a 27-year-old man in connection with the theft. The police have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of his actions.