CCTV captures the moment an elderly woman allegedly steals a wig from a salon

A viral CCTV video circulating on social media has captured the moment an elderly woman was allegedly seen taking a wig from a salon, prompting widespread reactions from internet users.

The footage, which has been shared across several social media platforms, shows the woman standing quietly inside the salon, appearing to wait as though she was expecting someone.

According to the video, no staff member or customer was visible inside the shop at the time.

After remaining in the salon for a few moments, the woman allegedly walked towards a display area where a wig had been hung. She was then seen taking the wig.

The CCTV footage was later posted online with the caption “THIEF,” with the person who shared it alleging that the woman stole the item from the salon.

The exact location of the incident and whether the woman was later identified or apprehended have not been confirmed. It also remains unclear if the salon owner reported the matter to the authorities.

The clip has since gone viral, attracting thousands of views and generating mixed reactions from social media users. While many condemned the alleged act, others questioned whether the suspect was eventually caught.

Social media reactions

Reacting to the video, one user identified as LIAR wrote:

“I wonder the kind of funny excuses she’ll be coming up with.”

Another user, Laolu, commented:

“They will say ‘it’s the work of the devil.’ I pity who never clock una bullshit.”

Obinna also weighed in, saying:

“She wants to belong and trend online… that’s the only reason why I know she stole that hair for and that’s embarrassing.”

Expressing concern over the increasing reports of theft, Steff’s wrote:

“Why stealing news up and down these days? What’s happening in this country… everybody go soon turn thief.”

Meanwhile, Chinemerem questioned whether any action was taken after the incident, asking:

“Did they caught her there or they allowed her to go?”

Watch the video here…

CCTV captured the moment a woman stole a wig from a salon. pic.twitter.com/cfrzrE41vN

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) July 8, 2026