In a world filled with strange and inexplicable events, a recent incident in China managed to capture the attention of the masses.
A woman, surnamed Qiu, from Fujian province in southeastern China, became an overnight sensation when she resorted to an unconventional method to steal an iPhone 14 Plus worth 7,000 yuan (S$1,323).
What makes this story truly bizarre is her audacious act of chewing through an anti-theft cable in a store to steal the coveted device.
This peculiar incident quickly spread like wildfire across Chinese social media platforms, leaving everyone bewildered and intrigued by the lengths some people will go to satisfy their material desires.
The Unusual Heist
The story begins with surveillance footage from the shop that shows Qiu standing in front of a display, her right hand resting on the coveted iPhone.
She carefully examined the device for a few moments, her intentions hidden behind a seemingly innocent facade. Then, in an audacious move, she bit down on the security cable several times.
Qiu’s determination was evident as she continued chewing through the cable until it was severed. With the phone in hand and the deed done, she casually placed it in her bag and made her exit.
The Deceptive Calm
As Qiu made her escape, an alarm sounded in the store, alerting the staff to the theft in progress. However, the initial reaction of the staff was far from what one might expect.
Qiu had managed to blend in seamlessly with the other customers by pretending to scroll through the phone’s screen, acting completely normally. Her remarkable composure in the face of the alarm left the staff oblivious to the unfolding drama.
It was only a matter of time before the shop employees discovered the chewed cable and the missing phone. Their shock quickly turned into action as they promptly notified the police.
The Motive Behind the Unconventional Heist
According to reports from Sina News, Qiu initially entered the store with the intention of purchasing a new phone to replace her lost one.
However, when she came face to face with the price tag of the iPhone 14 Plus, she had a change of heart. The exorbitant cost of the device seemed to deter her, leading to her decision to steal it instead.
Within just 30 minutes of leaving the store, Qiu’s audacious act caught up with her. The police eventually arrested her outside her home, just 30 minutes after her theft.
Watch the unbelievable moment a woman attempts to BITE through an anti-theft cable in a bizarre bid to steal an iPhone 14 Plus at a store in Fujian, southeastern #China pic.twitter.com/Kd1pdOGhKD
— Hans Solo (@thandojo) September 6, 2023