A gadget vendor has announced a ₦100,000 bounty on a customer who allegedly stole a laptop from his shop, as exposed by CCTV footage that has since gone viral online.
The shocking incident was initially shared on TikTok by the vendor, known as @engrdom, who posted a clear video capturing the brazen act. In the clip, the suspect can be seen sitting calmly in the shop, pretending to browse or wait, while staff and other customers around him were busy and distracted.
Seizing the opportunity, the man skillfully reached behind him, picked up a laptop that was carelessly placed nearby, and smoothly hid it inside his shirt. He then adjusted his posture and nonchalantly walked out of the shop without drawing any immediate attention from the staff or other customers present at the time.
The stolen laptop is said to be worth several hundreds of thousands of naira, making the incident a significant loss for the vendor. According to the shop owner, he only realized the laptop was missing after noticing an inventory discrepancy and then decided to review the CCTV footage for clues, which revealed the shocking theft.
Determined to apprehend the culprit, the vendor has now offered a ₦100,000 reward to anyone who can provide credible information that will lead to the suspect’s identification and arrest. This move is aimed at encouraging members of the public to stay vigilant and assist in tracking down the thief.
In his statement, the vendor revealed that the same suspect had previously carried out a similar theft at another shop in New BANEX Plaza, shop B41, targeting his colleague’s business. He wrote: “This same guy just did the same to one of my colleagues at New BANEX shop B41. We need to look out for this guy. I, Dom-marc, still maintain my ₦100k bounty on his head.”
As the video continues to circulate widely on social media, it has sparked intense reactions among Nigerians, with many expressing anger and frustration over the repeated thefts, as well as sharing safety tips for shop owners.
See some reactions below:
Haywhy_official1: “if no be CCTV he will blame the staffs ooooo.”
IZU LOWKEY🐍🔋💔: “Brr abeg I need the charger the laptop don off 🙏.”
Hamzah Salihu: “Omo i like dis guy em too sharp.”
YAGA (Yagazie): “The customer’s bench wasn’t strategically placed.”
mickymillz: “Put the cctv display in shop so everyone can see there selfs in screen, don’t hide the TV behind ur store when you know no one will monitor it 24/7.”
Mikky0782: “I still don’t understand why you guys will install CCTV without putting someone there to monitor 247🙄🙄.”
Obi tech cctv systems: “This is more reason why you all should get solar CCTV cameras from me , secure ur homes and ur shops.”
𝕂𝕚𝕤𝕤𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕥𝟚𝟛𝟝💋😘: “You put the CAMERA to monitor your workers only. What is the use of CCTV camera if no one is watching it..”
4545debby#: “You will put CCTV camera. And all your intention will be on the workers.to see who steal. When you through it. If no one is monitoring that CCTV everyday. Its doesn’t make sense.”
The incident has served as a strong reminder to business owners about the importance of constant monitoring and strategic camera placement to prevent losses and improve overall shop security.
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This same guy just did same to one of my colleague in new BANEX shop b41 We need look out for this guy I Dom-marc still maintain my 100k bounty on his head #wedding #instablog9ja #isaacfayose #davido
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