Rio 2016: CCTV Footage Shows How Thieves Target Tourists In Broad Daylight At The Olympics

Astonishing footage posted to Facebook in Brazil shows how tourists are robbed in Rio de Janeiro at the 2016 Olympics. In the footage, a grown woman strides towards a pedestrian and flings her arm out in an attempt to steal her bag.


In another instance, a young boy hangs behind a man holding cash in his hand. Without one swift move, he grabs the cash and runs.

They snatch earphones, cash, handbags, backpacks, iPhones and jewellery. More photos below...