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Thieves Jailed for Brazen Pub Bag Rummaging
2 Apr
Summary
- Two thieves jailed for stealing a laptop from pubgoers' bags.
- Latif jailed 23 months for nine thefts totaling £15,000.
- Aliouat received 18 months for stealing nine laptops.
Two individuals, Majazy Latif, 28, and Youcef Aliouat, 32, have been sentenced to prison for a spree of thefts targeting pub patrons in east London. They were captured on CCTV meticulously rummaging through bags and ultimately stole a laptop while the victim was nearby. This incident was part of a larger pattern of criminal activity for both men.
Latif was sentenced to 23 months after pleading guilty to nine counts of theft between August 6 and September 25, 2025, with stolen belongings valued at almost £15,000. Aliouat received an 18-month sentence for stealing nine laptops between August 14 and October 6, 2025. Police highlighted their professional and audacious methods.
This case is part of a broader trend of theft in London, with millions of pounds worth of items stolen in 2025. Criminals are increasingly targeting affluent areas like Mayfair and Westminster. The article also notes that some thieves are entering the UK from countries such as Algeria and Bulgaria to commit these crimes.
