Police hunt dance thief after bizarre phone theft
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
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