A viral video has captured the moment a suspected phone snatcher narrowly escaped serious injury after a failed theft attempt in slow-moving traffic. The footage, which began trending on Thursday, shows the suspect, reportedly riding a motorcycle, stretching into a vehicle through an open window in an apparent attempt to snatch a mobile phone. The incident has once again sparked conversations online about the growing menace of phone snatching in traffic, particularly in congested areas. It has also reignited debates over the dangers faced by motorists and commuters, especially when victims attempt to resist such attacks. Click the link to watch the videohttps://x.com/MobilePunch/status/2019378710197993486?s=20

Source: Punch February 05, 2026 19:36 UTC