A bizarre theft incident from a shoe showroom at Shiv Chowk, Muzaffarnagar, has left locals stunned. A woman, posing as a regular customer, cleverly stole three pairs of sandals and walked out unnoticed. The entire act was captured on the store’s CCTV camera, and the footage is now making waves on social media.

Shoplifter Poses as Shopper

According to showroom employees, the woman browsed through different sandal styles and engaged in casual conversation with the staff. Seizing the moment when the employees were occupied with other customers, she swiftly concealed three pairs of slippers in her bag and exited without raising suspicion.

WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:

#मुजफ्फरनगर: शहर के शिव चौक स्थित एक चप्पल के शोरूम में चोरी की अनोखी वारदात सामने आई है, जहां एक महिला तीन जोड़ी चप्पल चुराकर फरार हो गई। यह पूरी घटना सीसीटीवी कैमरे में कैद हो गई, जिसका वीडियो अब सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है। शोरूम के मैनेजर ने थाना नगर कोतवाली में तहरीर देकर… pic.twitter.com/mGuflduUPX

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CCTV Footage Sparks Reactions Online

The viral video has triggered mixed reactions among netizens. While some find humor in the incident, others emphasize that theft—no matter how small—is a crime. Many social media users have called for strict action against the suspect to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Police Investigating the Case

Authorities have confirmed that they are analyzing the CCTV footage to identify the culprit. “We are also investigating whether she is linked to a larger theft ring,” a police officer said.

Showroom Files Complaint, Shopkeepers Demand Security

The store manager discovered the theft during a routine stock check. After reviewing the CCTV footage, he lodged a formal complaint at the Nagar Kotwali police station, urging strict action.

The incident has raised concerns among local shopkeepers, prompting them to demand enhanced security measures. Several traders are now advising fellow shop owners to install surveillance cameras to prevent financial losses due to such crim