He Hid Cardamom in His Underwear, Caught on Camera, Theft Shocks D-Mart Shoppers
Unusual theft attempt foiled by CCTV footage, sparking citywide buzz on security and integrity
A bizarre theft attempt at a D-Mart store in Hyderabad has left shoppers stunned and social media buzzing. A young man’s desperate bid to steal cardamom, by hiding it in his underwear was not only caught on CCTV but also led to his arrest after repeated attempts at theft.
The incident occurred at the Sanathnagar branch of D-Mart, a popular supermarket chain known for its affordability and heavy footfall. According to staff and CCTV footage, the youth initially entered the store like a regular shopper, placing a few grocery items into his basket. Among them was a pod of cardamom, an expensive spice in India.
But instead of heading to the billing counter, he rode the lift to an upper floor. Believing no one was watching, he slyly slipped the cardamom pod into his underwear. What he didn’t know was that a CCTV camera inside the elevator recorded the entire act.
The young man exited the store undetected. However, emboldened by his initial success, he returned the same day. This time, he picked up two more cardamom pods and headed straight to the washroom, where he repeated the same hiding trick.
Alert staff, already suspicious from reviewing the earlier footage, tracked his movement closely. When the store manager noticed a sudden drop in the number of cardamom pods on display, a quick check of the security recordings confirmed their suspicions.
As the man exited the store again, he was stopped by D-Mart employees. The police were called immediately, and the accused was taken into custody. An investigation into the matter is now underway.
This odd theft case has sparked widespread conversation in Hyderabad and across social media platforms. While the stolen item, a pod of cardamom might seem minor, the consequences were anything but.
Security experts and store managers have reiterated the importance of comprehensive surveillance systems, especially in high-traffic stores like D-Mart. CCTV cameras placed in lifts, washrooms entrances, and aisles proved crucial in preventing further loss and identifying the thief.
The incident also serves as a strong reminder: no theft is too small to matter. Attempting to steal, even everyday items like spices, can tarnish one’s reputation permanently and lead to legal consequences. A moment of poor judgment can have lasting repercussions.
