Kenya Woman Allegedly Stripped After Been Caught Stealing Clothes and Bags After Posing as Boutique Worker

A woman in Kenya was allegedly caught stealing clothes and handbags from a boutique after reportedly pretending to be a member of the store’s staff, according to eyewitness accounts circulating on social media.

According to report and Trending Video, The incident which reportedly occurred at a busy shopping area, attracted a large crowd after the suspect was accused of secretly removing merchandise from the boutique. Witnesses claimed the woman had gained the confidence of customers and employees by acting as though she worked at the store before allegedly attempting to leave with several items without paying. Watch video 

According to people at the scene, the woman was stopped by store workers after her actions raised suspicion. During a search, several clothing items and handbags were reportedly recovered, leading to accusations of theft.

Videos and photos shared online showed a crowd surrounding the woman. In the footage, she appeared to have been stripped by members of the public, an action that has generated mixed reactions on social media. While some commenters condemned the alleged theft, many others criticized the public humiliation, stressing that suspects should be handed over to the police rather than subjected to mob justice.