MY QUICK REACTION SAVED ME FROM A PHONE SNATCHER! - Monday Night Delivery Shift - London Is A MESS!

[@LondonEats]

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[@CrustyBiker]

Man says Friday 3rd of May in video but it shows Thursday 3rd May,. and here it says Sunday 3rd of May? ...am I missing something!? 🤷‍♂️ or is it a test!? 💁‍♂️😅

[@marcoscasado8698]

Very sad that this is happening in Europe. I come from Dominican Republic and this happens in my country. But we are in the 3er world over there. But if you beat their asses they become victims... All must been deported ASAP.

[@qNeilq]

Yeah, everyone who thought that this guy was not after your phone are just delulu. Riding with left hand and coming behind you with right hand free. Ain´t no way. Good job buddy. Stay safe out there. Greetings from Czech republic.

[@unbearableone653]

Ive encountered many times these guys dont try to snatch of riders as they know they will be chased, they rather snatch of bystanders who stand no chance, not sure if he was really going for him though. Its hard to tell, he could just be approaching the right side to go past some pedestrians who were crossing towards the right

[@Ezekielfrfr]

@@unbearableone653 lol what? He watched the guy ride past, started to follow him directly and with his right hand free ready to grab the phone… Common sense he was trying to grab it mate

[@leviclarke2429]

@@unbearableone653 i've seen many videos like this at london 1 of them was a girl walking on her phone doing her thing and some white guy all like this dressed up in black with hoodie over snatches the phone with the exact same movements in this video this ain't fake this in the end whether people think this is paranoid or not its better to be careful of ur surroundings then have ur phone stolen especially in sus areas like this in london

[@ryanolsen294]

souhlasím. I only know a few words❤

[@Old_Man_Pete]

You are not paranoid, you are street wise, good call.

[@NunontheRun]

I was standing at a bus stop on tottenham court road - and I saw a guy .. all in black, black high powered ebike, balaclava, no lights.. and I was thinking about the no lights and all in black when the second guy mounted the curb and nicked a phone, and a 3rd guy nicked another one - one of them was being chased by a very tall fast guy who'd lost his phone. crazy! And once I was running in the park, and there was an all in black guy in a balaclava on a high powered ebike scoping out the park! where people walk holding their phones and stuff.. it's mental! it's absolutely endemic right now - you were VERY smart !

[@nickbebbi4492]

It’s getting to a point where we might as well stay at home to save our life / property

[@rory90FiVe]

​@@nickbebbi4492 or just put your phone away once in a while

[@Clown81178]

@@rory90FiVe Some of us need it to navigate through cities while travelling, since this is unavoidable.

[@Mac2point1]

I bet you he was black as well

[@thesuncollective1475]

Boy I seen that in Saigon, purse snatch. You gotta be careful.

[@joseedumont3231]

Better be paranoid WITH a phone than without lol....good thinking!!

[@KeNNyKenKeNYa]

Tip for people with iPhone: 1.Settings 2.Face ID & passcode 3. Scroll down to ‘allow access when locked’ 4. Untick control centre This blocks thieves from putting your phone in aeroplane mode so you can still track through find my iPhone.

[@KeNNyKenKeNYa]

@pghv86 ‘With iOS 15, iPhone models 11 and up will transmit their location even when powered off if you have already chosen to enable “Find My network” in your settings.’

[@KeNNyKenKeNYa]

@pghv86 ‘With iOS 15, iPhone models 11 and up will transmit their location even when powered off if you have already chosen to enable “Find My network” in your settings.’

[@olliewebbuk]

@pghv86 Can be tracked when off now on the newer ones. They can pull the SIM, but that's why you get an eSIM so they can't even remove that.

[@AlejandroValenzuela]

@@olliewebbuk when it's off, it cannot use the SIM or eSIM. However, it can still be tracked through the Find My network because other iPhones will still relay its location to Apple. 👍

[@RellSwagGboWw]

@@KeNNyKenKeNYa this is genius, just did this

[@KuroSanArts]

Saw one of these phone snatchers pick the wrong person in New cross a few months back, thief ended up getting a beating while some other random passer by rode off with his bike! It's the most New Cross thing I've seen in years LOL! Loved the old Handmuff Warrior vibes from the narration there too!

[@___Bebo___]

That's how it should be. If you tried anything like this in any Mexican Mafia controlled area in Los Angeles you probably would just go missing.

[@danieltesfaye8517]

Where exactly in New Cross like woodpecker or Monson

[@gehrhardtschneider]

@@danieltesfaye8517 I grew up on Reaston Street in the 80s before they knocked all the flats down. Great community at the time, all gone now though.

[@___Bebo___]

@@seancomyn4610 The police don't care about you, if you let this stuff fly in your neighborhood that is how it is going to be there. This will come to the UK eventually, it's already starting in London.

[@Quarantineism]

@@seancomyn4610 Eye for an eye. As it should be.

[@habs249]

His hand was even twitching as he rode past!!! Stay alert!!!

[@JOHNNY-zx1lc]

100% he was gonna snatch your phone. I'm nearly 40 and lived in east London all my life. Your street savy is on point 👍

[@martinvegas1327]

Snatching a students phone is a lot worse than it sounds, that's the only way they can speak to friends and family, plus bank details money for food and no internet for them!

[@bewater4732]

100% agree - Losing your phone in a foreign country is an absolute nightmare, these losers are such cowards.

[@fujster]

And what are they gonna do with it literally nothing

[@Bozebo]

@@fujster If it gets blocked out properly (not network, but device security). A near flagship could be worth 100+ in spare parts so fencing that probably 50 which is easily worth their almost zero risk snatch. If it only gets blocked on the networks could be worth 200+ in Turkey or farther afield. Oh and if the target was dumb and using revolut or another "fake bank" and didn't lock their phone or has a crap passphrase, then that's drained too.

[@superchickensoup]

How do you know it's the only way to speak to friends and family? Some will study in their own city, most have computers that you can make calls from. Not everyone has there banking in their phone and even if they do they will have a bank card also, you are a very dramatic person. Also just wondering why you think its different for a student? Most people use their phones to communicate with friends and family, most people don't have a landline anymore.

[@martinvegas1327]

@@superchickensoup What?

[@kittyannamanx1206]

I’m glad we found your channel. My daughter and I love watching you all the way from Houston TX. She’s 8 and says she wants to be a delivery person like you. So sweet. We love your videos.

[@claudiojaramillo5177]

The lad was absolutely going for your phone mate, even had his hand ready to reach out and snatch it. Great awareness, I must say I wouldn't have been as savvy. Cheers

[@bulentgercek]

Man! Even his right hand was ready for it like on the warning poster. But he outsmarted by you and his right hand started itching because he failed. You are legend!

[@Fernwehklicker]

Yup very obviously

Exactly my thoughts when I saw the poster. He was definitely trying to snatch his phone.

[@jsl4228]

That guy was definitely out to snatch your phone - that's why he was cycling, close past on your left hand side, only with his left hand on his handlebars - his right hand was down ready to snatch!

[@moonshotsilver]

That phone theft attempt is mad. You were right on it though, nice work.

[@mione134]

Instead of telling the students to not have their phones out, they should be stopping the crimes and the people responsible

[@techtitanuk5609]

Issue is there's not enough police ready to wait and pounce and even if they got caught nothing really happens to them

[@KeNNyKenKeNYa]

Prevention is better than cure.

[@mione134]

@@KeNNyKenKeNYa why not do both. We can't keep letting people act like this and get away with it. We no longer stop crime. We just allow it and try to adapt to it. I say we stop it

[@TribuniPlebis]

Yup. But that's a tall order. Can't change culture nor demographics easily.

[@emadulali7756]

What a dumb thing to even say. They’re not even police officers.

[@GeorgeVatmanidis]

@15:40 Video title not clickbait. Great you can shows others how to be alert and vigilant of what is happening around you. Keep up the great work!

[@GundamMate07]

I’m an international student about to begin my studies this September in Liverpool, I wasn’t aware of phone snatching prior to watching this video so this definitely opened my eyes and served as a warning to be wary of these ne’er do wells. Kudos for bringing this to my attention my man.

[@Metalshark100]

​​@@GundamMate07 welcome to Liverpool buddy. Just wanted to let you know, Liverpool is a lot more tame than London and other big cities, it still may happen here but it's not as crazy. Any foreigners I speak to most of the time say they've never met people nicer than the ones in liverpool. Stay aware and be safe, you'll be fine.

[@GundamMate07]

@@Metalshark100 thanks so much for the kind words. Yeah I’ve been finding Liverpudlians super nice and welcoming, one of the best places I’ve been to honestly.

[@Cheynayful]

Anyone mocking you for protecting your smart phone should sod off. You have every right to be protective of an item that can easily cost 1k or more (not to mention the hassle of having no phone even for a day in your line of work.) Thanks for the relaxing and interesting content, as always!

[@mythdecker6923]

Your phone nowadays is not worth just 1k, it's worth much more than that, because all your credentials might be on there, banking details, payment methods, credit cards on apple pay or other online shopping apps. Honestly if i lost my phone i'll fight them to the death, if i'm out in the open i'll make sure my phone is never out, only use your phone indoors, if you need to use the map, go in a store to do it, never worth risking it on an empty road, too much drive by grabbing nowadays

[@lawrencejob]

@@mythdecker6923 it's sad that these losers prey on foreigners who don't think like you

[@Sonny-zj6qk]

That’s my friend is what you call street wise 🙌🏻💪

[@stuarthtodd]

Better over paranoid than not aware of what's goin on! Fair play to you man. Glad you're keeping yourself safe out there and helping people be aware of what can happen!

[@ruthwilson7451]

I'm glad you took off when you did. It's better to be safe than sorry.😮😊

[@rugglez]

Loving the new style of video where you can just hear the street sounds while you're travelling about.

[@stryke-jn3kv]

Yeah the sound of the howling wind in places was also wonderfully atmospheric

[@darrenford6455]

Good job you were on the ball, its great you put this out, its just a reminder, not just to delivery drivers, but to every one, look around and don't get the phone out if you feel uncomfortable🙂

[@ekaterina9058]

13:47 London eats casually dropping a fine beat with an elevator button

[@dayat24]

@@ekaterina9058 Nickelodean!

[@tanyabatiste7306]

I totally agree with you. His hand was ready and everything. Stay safe

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Get your self a QuadLock. The mechanical lock versions make it hard for them to steal the phone, as you have to press the lever, and then rotate the phone to lift it up. It won't stop them dead in their tracks, nothing will, bit it will slow them down so much, that you can run, or defend yourself, before they can remove the phone.

[@kevinsky86]

I have everything quadlock. Absolutely married to this mount system. But they barely do anything against snatchers unfortunately. I've been hoping they'd make a full metal one that actually locks in place for this reason.

[@gallahant]

@@kevinsky86 Maybe they can make a mount that completely locks and you can unlock with an nfc tag or something.

[@frankiep1387]

I love watching you because you don’t complain about the apps, customers or orders. Every American delivery I watch is just complaints. Awesome viewing!❤

[@JohnL1984]

London senses kicking in you was so lucky to be paying attention and love the fact you still finished the video and hopefully it raises awareness to other riders and people who watch your channel 😀

[@0_________________]

you are 100% correct, his right hand was ready for action.

[@hotpotato4027]

And he pulled his hoodie over in prep for the snatch also…

[@paduarte]

Keep making these videos mate. You're doing an absolute fantastic job. My phone was stolen out of my hands last year and its a TERRIBLE experience to go through. I think you're helping a lot of people 👏🏻

[@FrankBudino]

Not paranoid at all man, that was well spotted. You got good street sense, and the guy was 100% goin for the grab...

[@MSGVault15]

That's absolutely garbage, you're doing a service for someone and you gotta deal with people being like that lol. Glad you're safe and your belongings didn't get snatched

[@Quickblood1]

It's weird I was looking at £50 quid phones that'd I'd use just for doing this sorta work, that way if anything goes wrong I don't feel too out of pocket. I wasn't even thinking abut thieves just the bloomin mount letting go of the phone on a dual carriageway. 😲

[@theleastskilfulgamer1334]

The lorry proper wound me up. Phone incident obvs not great too 😅. But fml, they had no idea if a child running across the crossing could have been right below their cab. The risks people take to save 30 seconds never fails to amaze me.

[@olliewebbuk]

Not even 30 seconds. There is a timer on that light that says how long left, it was 6-7 seconds.

[@karenleeM]

To get up 'there' early - Id rather be patient 😂

[@webluke]

The way he angled directly to LE and had his right hand out, ready to grab. Good job spotting that and not getting screwed by bad people.

[@DJWHITE_]

That wasn't paranoia, son. That was smart.

[@moggy1972]

he was so going for your phone, good job you had your wits about you.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

back in 2000 I used to do Chinese takeaway deliveries, this was way before sat nav. I did my local area so I kinda knew where the streets were. However, I hated going into the "dodgy" areas outwith my usual area. It was scary as bearing in mind I got paid with cash when we did the delivery for the food and my delivery charge and it was risky carrying the money on me, thankfully I was never robbed, but you still had the fear that it was a possibility. Often people would call the shop for a delivery with no intention of paying for it, they would take it then just slam the door in my face. I was a female on my own, so what could I do? People don't realize that this is hard work. Climbing lots of stairs, often long walks from where we parked, rude customers, rude shop staff. I did it for about 3 months, that was enough. So I have huge respect for all delivery drivers..I always thank them and wish them safe driving as without home delivery now I would struggle, as I'm a chronic pain sufferer. So thank you ALL hard working delivery guys and gals 💖💖

[@jjinnyc75]

I am from New York and have visited London and I can honestly say you were not wrong for your judgement. It happens here too and it's the nature of living in a big city you know. I saw those signs from the Metro police when I was visiting London and just carried on as if I were in NYC staying vigilant and aware of surroundings

[@skratchhh]

May I suggest a quad lock case and mount? From what I've noticed yours is just a pull mechanism whereas with quadlock you have to press a tongue bit and then twist the phone 90 degrees for it to release. Definitely much much harder to swipe like that on the fly.

[@Isleofskye]

I am a 69-year-old streetwise Londoner,being born near Brixton and Peckham. Being "paranoid" and stereotyping has saved me a few times. The latest was when Clapham Junction links up with Battersea High Road,I think it was. I was walking the pavement with few around @4.30 in the afternoon and light and I saw these 3 local "yoof" on bikes as I, initially,turned round. I turned again just as the 15(?) year old was about to move to me though I never use my phone, unless essential.It was a potential mugging imo and as he saw me turn,he cursed me and slightly swerved and carried on.

[@karenleeM]

@@Isleofskye the last time i was staying in Peckham there was a shotgun shooting across the road and this was 20 year ago!

[@Isleofskye]

@@karenleeM Hi Karen. Gentrification has transformed Peckham and many old Estates like The North Peckham have been pulled down and now Properties in Peckham had an overall average price of £630,418 over the last year. lol

[@suziesparkle2260]

That guy on the bike was definitely after your phone. He had a hand free ready as he passed you. Thank god you were alert 😎

[@civiltheoryCEO]

You are right to be on guard. Your phone is how you run your business. Also the music was fire this episode!

[@louscannonmagoo9989]

I think its great that you are switched on and paying attention to whats cracking off around you. Better be cautious and aware than blind to it.

[@fusion2387]

Pretty sure the first guy was on Albert Embankment yesterday, identical description. All in black with balaclava and a mountain bike with a big emotor on the cross bar. Scoping people out by the Park Plaza in broad daylight.

[@mrpatrickholt]

I always love your soundtracks. I’ve been an American drum and bass DJ for 20+ years and I always love hearing those tunes on your videos. Cheers!

[@CraigBuck]

Great video. Saw my first phone snatch in Piccadilly a week last Friday. Three guys all on ebikes, all with face masks. Pinched someone's phone. He gave chase and rugby tackled one to the ground. Not sure if he got his phone back as we rushed off. A very scary moment.

[@higherminds717D]

Yep he was going to get your phone If you fully understand the streets you can spot this bs in any country trust me . His right hand was ready for a smooth snatch . Good job bro

[@nave82]

You can get other mounts with the rubber template. Harder to just pull it off so easily

[@viralthings4379]

You're making short films better than Netflix amazing work buddy feels like watching a movie😊

[@Roar.]

Good call. It’s important to be aware of the situation around you at all times.

[@eyesonly5494]

Lookup quad lock motorcycle phone mount option. They require a release lever and 45 degree twist to remove phone.

[@jonathanwood9000]

You totally did the right thing. Best to be safe than sorry. Stay safe bruv. 👍

[@lin90210]

Up by london bridge the police always send warning letters to offices saying to not use phones on the street because of countless phone snatchers on bikes around there

[@luc1ferblack]

Considering the quality of ebikes on the market its about time they did one with an android dash to run the apps or allow you to cast your phone screen to the dash

[@Mixiravav-MilkyIce]

There's a strange cough at 17:19 as you barely passed an ambulance this almost seems too concidental, At 0.25 playback it almost sounds like a word anger being intertwined with that cough. Have you felt uneasy or anything strange/unlucky happend that night of recording ??

[@madplanet3351]

Thanks. Professional as always. Pity lots of other people aren't. Stay safe

[@Domain_Man1]

The number of people I see walking with their heads down on their mobiles is crazy - no awareness of who or what is around them lol. You got to be so careful

[@Cym_alison]

My best mate and I were in London back in April for a concert near Camden and it was around 11 at night and we were waiting to be picked up and about 10 minutes before our ride home arrived her phone was snatched out of her hand, it was the scariest moment for both of us and the police wouldn’t do anything because we weren’t local…just in London never have your phone out unless it’s important to do so!!

[@gladysmhayward7777]

Hello London Eats... So glad he didn't try to hurt you and that with your awareness of his probable intentions to snatch your phone... you outsmarted the so and so. I do so hate thieves... too lazy to get off their butts and get a job to work for what they want/need!! Cheers my friend and stay safe!! Gladys (near Washington DC ... you should see our horrible crime stats!!)

[@johnnybone1972]

as the saying goes - better to be safe than sorry.

[@Daytonafox1]

Dam lucky and it's fantastic you naturally that observant as well. Thanks for highlighting this. The London issue and with aid of e-bikes do no one any favours. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM!!

[@tinyxalu]

Just stumbled upon your channel in my recommendations and gotta say pretty chill videos! Keep up the good work! 😄

[@amandare4065]

Ohh wow that’s Wal Road Morrisons I know that one

[@POLM239]

18:37 for sure he was a phone snatcher but there is a reason to come over and its to get on to the bike lane on the pavement on the other side by going through the crossing. its much safer and as someone who’s cycled through there when it was empty, i’ve definitely come over to the side to reach the pedestrian crossing to get over to the lane, the cycle lane does take you through towards the bridge and lambeth bridge as well so it is reasonable to say that they wanted to go through there to go wherever they were going.

[@780jodie]

U r right i live in London and yes eyes everywhere and have London sense

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Always trust your instincts, they rarely let you down.

[@cursedpizzaxd]

This man is unstoppable! He never misses an upload! 🔥

[@jamstrmorgan1757]

Good job being so alert out there! Badass!! Love your channel!! 😊❤❤❤

[@marklewis3579]

It’s funny (to me) about your fear of leaving food at the door, because that’s almost all we do in North America. The notion for all types of deliveries being “contactless” became “a thing” here during Covid and it just caught on permanently as being more preferable for customers. I like it because it’s so much faster. But, having said that, I enjoy greeting people who are at the door or outside waiting for their order. They are all so friendly and happy (well… except for a small number of dreary teenagers).

[@sutejotan5817]

regarding phone snatcher, here in our country, we use steel case attach to the bike, so it's not easily snatched.

[@TOPCLASSGAMER44]

Yes my man one of the top delivery drivers in London

[@zoomoguy]

I disagree. He is THE ONE AND ONLY top delivery driver in London!

[@ImranOO7]

It’s good that you’re doing your work but also keeping your wits about you, keeping alert and keep yourself safe. I was a cab driver in London and I used to see a lot of these thieves who looked for opportunities to steal.

[@ea_dreamz]

I never thought I would enjoy watching a man deliver food 😆. Pretty amazing content. It's a nightwatcher ❤️

[@tony78uk48]

Your not paranoid....london gets you like that . 🙂👍

[@TheMrdominator1997]

All in black with a bike should be a valid reason for stop and search

[@ACBandit]

No, because: 1. You shouldn't be searched for the way you dress 2. police would then very quickly begin abusing that and stop and search anyone who "looks suspicious"

[@crimson7377]

Good. Why should you dress like a stereotypical criminal?

[@lukaszpowalowski8342]

Always good to be aware of your surroundings :)

[@edasmall]

Mate, you were right on the money. He was absolutely after you phone. Street smarts mate. Well done and great video.

[@jamesmasztalerz5930]

Another cracking episode from my favourite delivery man in London, as you are extremely well known for saying, "it's kicking off mate"

[@JayDee-iy5be]

You know if something isn't right, you can sense it - better to be safe than sorry.

[@mario08133]

Always enjoying your content. Keep safe mate! watching from Sydney, AU

[@iamjacktaylor]

I live in London and I never take my phone out unless I think its safe to do so. My sisters' phone was stolen last November because of it, she was glued to her phone and out of surprise came the thief - she never saw that phone again. Everyday I see people with their phones out hoping they are careful. I remember seeing 2 lads on a moped who kept riding through the pathway looking to snatch phones when I was on my way to the shop, then I came out the shop, 10 seconds later I heard someone scream "oi" in the distance and it was the same people riding around. DON'T walk around in London with your phone out unaware of your surroundings unless it's safe to do so. Stay safe out there Londoners and expats.

[@TheSupercharger1981]

This and snatching phones on the tube and running out as the doors are closing . Beware of sitting on your phone on the tube when it comes to a stop, especially at the more quiet stops. This happened to me at Finchley Central, I was too quick and managed to get out the door before it closed, caught the guy and got my phone.

[@chris23tg]

You was right he had his hand out ready to take it

[@hiramabiff2017]

This is the type of street instinct money could never buy. Eyes up your arse and fully aware of your surroundings. Well done mate.

[@Seemi72]

It’s scary people snatching phones, so many are unaware with their expensive phones out ready for those thieves to pluck. It was brilliant you were aware and used your intuition to stop your phone being snatched. Nice move 😄

[@Pastandpresentradio]

You are so street smart! A reminder also to all drivers in London to lock your vehicle doors when travelling.

[@BrownPeterAnthony]

Wise man , keeping yourself and your gear safe..

[@Issy_Owen]

That's bloody terrifying. Thank god you're okay and everything. Still loving the merch, I wear it a lot😊

[@jenlfc9720]

Great thinking glad to where okay ❤

[@DraxTheDestroyer]

I had the bitter chance of growing up in a bad neighborhood with gypsies, it taught me to *always* be cautious and to check my surroundings and give each people around me a good 1-2 second look and see if they exhibit any dodgy behavior. Out on the streets, you should never give them an opportunity to steal something from you easily. You were observant, you trusted your gut and you sensed their intentions way before they made the move. Really well done mate!

[@naamashang5107]

Yet another brilliant one! I am just glad you had spotted that guy before he took your phone, things must be so stressful. I'm glad you are okay.

[@suminhs]

Love your videos! Keep the hard work! Phone Snatchers here in latam are very common you can't even see your phone in the street peacefully. Greetings from Chile ✌

[@ns.hidayat]

Despite all the obstacles, London city looks beautiful in the night.

[@MrTazzman1984]

Mate your video came on my KZbin recommended list. Not sure how but I’ve been binge watching it. Glad everything turned out alright for you in that potential phone snatching situation. Also can’t believe how narrow the roads are in London. Anyway continue the good work and videos. You got yourself a new subscriber from Australia. Stay safe on the roads.

[@chrisb7547]

110% he was going to swipe it. Can tell by the body language and everything. Good call 👍

[@太好了F]

Situational awareness on point!

[@BeeTimesTwo]

Dude he even put his hood up as he was getting close. Good keeping an eye out! Stay safe out there!

[@marks7471]

Not only was he gonna nick you're phone but he didn't have any lights on his bike. He should be careful, anything could crash into him and knock him to the ground and then reverse over him for good measure.

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

😜

[@jenlfpotter3870]

It would serve the b word in the balaclava on the e-bike blimming well right if his lack of lights did cause a crash. It’s called carma for his light fingers.