Who was arrested at St Pancras station?

Hossein Rabah, a 34-year-old man, was arrested at St Pancras station for theft.

What was stolen from the victim at St Pancras station?

A rucksack containing possessions valued at £600 was stolen from a victim at St Pancras station.

How did police catch the thief at St Pancras station?

Plain clothes British Transport Police officers caught the thief in the act on CCTV and arrested him immediately.

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Thief Caught Red-Handed at St Pancras Station

9 Jan

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Summary

Thief arrested seconds after stealing a rucksack containing £600.
CCTV captured the brazen theft inside a St Pancras restaurant.
Plain clothes officers apprehended the suspect immediately.

Thief Caught Red-Handed at St Pancras Station

A thief has been sentenced to 36 weeks in jail after being caught stealing a rucksack worth £600 at London's St Pancras station. Hossein Rabah, 34, was arrested on January 4 by plain clothes British Transport Police officers immediately after snatching the bag from a restaurant.

CCTV footage revealed Rabah entering the Kineya Mugimaru restaurant, loitering behind a dining couple, and then brazenly swiping their rucksack. Officers, who were actively patrolling the station, intervened and arrested him on the spot before the victim was reunited with his belongings.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of theft in London, which has seen millions of pounds worth of luxury items stolen in recent years. British Transport Police emphasized their plain clothes patrols aim to deter and apprehend criminals, keeping passengers and their belongings safe across the rail network.