Phone theft in Ho Chi Minh City takes a twist as dog bites victim

A serious incident emerged in the area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where a phone theft escalated unpredictably, concluding with a dog attack. Authorities have been informed and are actively tracking down the offenders using CCTV footage.

The series of events transpired at around 8pm on June 17. A 40 year old woman accompanied by her 20 year old niece was on a routine trip to the local grocery store. While they were sitting on their parked motorcycle, two suspicious individuals on another motorcycle moved in too close for comfort. They snatched the phone straight from the hand of the niece who was sitting at the back, and the forceful pull which swiftly led to her fall. The sudden contact of her head with the pavement resulted in a loud noise, startling the pet dog owned by the shopkeeper. The canine, agitated by the incident, instantly retaliated by biting into…