Tech influencer Ayoub Alouane narrowly escaped a phone snatching incident in London while using Ray Ban Meta smart glasses for a livestream. This incident sheds light on the recurring problem of theft targeting individuals recording or livestreaming in public areas.
In a recent incident in London, tech influencer Ayoub Alouane was nearly the victim of a phone snatching while livestreaming using Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. During the broadcast, a masked cyclist attempted to snatch his phone but did not succeed. Alouane, shocked by the event, was visibly disturbed. This type of incident is not uncommon in the area; similar attempts have been captured by other influencers. For instance, in March, TikToker Sophie Hockings recorded an attempted theft during a vlog, but the thief returned her phone after she asked politely.
In another related instance, TikToker Aminah Ali filmed a video outside a London restaurant in April when a woman distracted her with a piece of paper to steal her phone. Ali’s friend caught the theft on camera, which they later shared on TikTok. These events highlight a recurring issue with phone snatching in London, particularly targeting individuals filming or livestreaming in public spaces.