The man was was caught on video of pick pocketing another man's wallet in Ang Mo Kio Hub Taxi Stand have been arrested by the police. The incident happened on Valentine's Day and the video was widely circulated online.
In the video, the man was seen standing close to an uncle before taking his wallet without the uncle noticing. The person who took the video said she had witnessed him try and failed the first time, so she video him again on his second try, to catch him in the act. The uncle was subsequently alerted, and they managed to get back the wallet.
Police said a 51 year old man has been arrested in connection with the case, after they had identified him through ground investigations and police cameras. The man is set to be charged in court with theft.
