Brazil: Brazilian Television journalist Clara Nery was mugged by a motorcyclist just moments before going on air. A video of the incident has surfaced and is making the rounds on social media.
The footage begins with Nery using her phone while preparing for a live broadcast on a sidewalk in Botafogo, in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro. A man on a motorbike can then be seen in the background, gradually approaching her.
As he rides past the journalist, the unidentified man suddenly extends his hand and snatches the phone from her grip. Nery can be heard screaming in shock before saying an abusive word as the robber speeds away.
The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, 28 July, just before the scheduled programme.
The journalist confirmed that she managed to keep hold of her device, as she had a firm grip on it at the time. According to Band Rio, the motorcycle’s number plate was obscured with a piece of cardboard.
Nery reported the incident to the police, who have reviewed CCTV footage and are currently searching for the suspect.
Rising Phone Robbery Cases In Rio de Janeiro
According to The Sun, as many as 2,300 phones were stolen in July, compared to 1,808 in June in Rio de Janeiro.
