Woman caught on CCTV casually stealing wallet at Bengaluru Starbucks, cops react

A Bengaluru-based woman shared CCTV footage of her partner's wallet being stolen at a Starbucks outlet. Police have registered her complaint regarding the incident.A woman was caught on camera stealing a wallet at a Starbucks outlet in Bengaluru. (Photos: Disha Bhatia/X)Bengaluru,Oct 19, 2026 14:22 ISTA woman was caught on CCTV casually stealing a wallet from a customer's bag at a Starbucks outlet on Bengaluru's Commercial Street. The footage was shared by Disha Bhatia, whose partner's wallet was allegedly stolen, and the police have reacted to the matter.Disha posted the footage on X, tagging Bengaluru Police and HDFC Bank as she sought help following the incident.The CCTV footage showed the woman approaching the man’s bag and taking out his wallet with little apparent hesitation. She was seen reaching into the bag, pulling out the wallet and leaving with it, seemingly without drawing attention to herself.The woman’s face was clearly visible in the footage shared by Disha, who urged people to remain vigilant while visiting public places. “Folks, please be extra extra careful, this lady stole my partner's wallet from @Starbucks commercial Street,” Disha wrote in her post.See the tweet here: She also expressed frustration with the bank, saying its customer care service had not been helpful and that she had not received clear instructions on what to do next.Disha tagged Bengaluru Police in her post, seeking their intervention in the matter. The police responded that her complaint was registered.HDFC Bank also replied to the post, acknowledging Disha’s distress and her experience while trying to obtain assistance.“We're truly sorry to hear about this distressing incident and your experience while trying to get help. We understand how worrying this must be, and we want to assist you as soon as possible,” the bank said.The footage prompted concern among social media users, with the incident serving as a reminder to keep personal belongings secure in public places.The apparent ease with which the wallet was taken also drew attention to the need for people to remain aware of their bags and valuables, even while sitting inside familiar establishments such as cafes.- Ends