In a shocking incident that was captured on CCTV, a dispatch rider in Lagos was caught in the act of stealing a side-mirror from a Lexus Jeep.
The incident occurred on Awolowo Road, where the dispatch rider boldly carried out his unlawful act, unaware that he was being monitored by surveillance cameras.
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The CCTV footage clearly shows the dispatch rider parking his delivery bike near the targeted vehicle, a Lexus Jeep.
Seizing the opportunity, he swiftly approached the car and skillfully removed the side mirror, displaying a level of expertise in his criminal act.
To conceal the evidence of his theft, the rider discreetly placed the stolen mirror inside his dispatch box before making a swift getaway from the scene.
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The audacity and precision with which the dispatch rider executed the theft have sparked concerns among residents and vehicle owners regarding the safety of their belongings.
In response to this incident, outraged citizens have voiced their demand for stricter measures to deter such criminal acts from happening in the future.
For more information, refer to the tweet below:
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Alaye Dispatch Rider removing and stealing side mirror of a Lexus Jeep today around Awolowo Road captured ... Mr Dispatch rider, is this part of ur work ??? [a href="https://t.co/DZp1EfS3xO"]pic.twitter.com/DZp1EfS3xO[/a]
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) [a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1661500633474646017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"]May 24, 2023[/a]
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