The Digest:
A Ghanaian pastor, Isaac Anderson, had his iPhone 16 Pro Max snatched by masked cyclists while conducting a Facebook Live prayer session on a London street. The incident, captured on video, shows the thieves realizing mid-escape that the phone was still broadcasting, unaware their voices and reactions were being streamed live to the pastor’s congregation.
Key Points:
- The theft occurred at 6:30 am on Hoe Street, Walthamstow.
- Two balaclava-clad cyclists targeted Anderson during his live sermon.
- A bus driver attempted to warn him by honking repeatedly.
- The thieves were heard saying, “He’s on TikTok live… How do I end it?”
- Pastor Anderson later warned followers to be cautious with valuables.
- London has seen phone thefts triple over four years.
- Over 70,000 phones were stolen in the capital in 2024.
- Police are using plain-clothed officers and e-bikes to combat the trend.
Sources: Vanguard Nigeria
