Motorcyclist thief steals journalist's phone during live stream, continues to film

Alarming footage shows the moment a motorcyclist thief stole an Egyptian journalist’s phone while he was live streaming and broadcasted his face to thousands as it continued to film.

Journalist Mahmoud Ragheb of Al-Youm Al-Sabaa newspaper was live streaming a report about the recent earthquake in northern Egypt when the thief snatched his phone and sped away on a bike.

The robber’s face was revealed as the phone continued the live stream without his knowing it as Egyptian police have confirmed they have arrested the man.

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