This is the moment a man had his £1k iPhone yanked from his hand by a moped-riding thief - in broad daylight.<br /><br />Peter, who did not want to give his surname, had the brand new device nicked while walking in south London earlier this month.<br /><br />He was in the Tower Bridge area when the rider snuck up behind him and grabbed the phone before making off.<br /><br />Peter, 28, spotted a CCTV camera on a nearby shop and managed to secure footage of the incident.<br /><br />Police are investigating the February 10 theft but so far no arrests have been made.<br /><br />Victim Peter said: "I know how notorious these moped thieves are. I always thought I was vigilant enough to not have it happen to me.<br /><br />"I was walking to my driving theory exam and had my phone out to check on the map. <br /><br />"Suddenly I felt a bump on my right shoulder and in a split second, I could feel the guy on the moped had put his hand on my phone.<br /><br />"The criminal then jumped onto the road and crossed two traffic lanes. I stopped chasing him because of the traffic - I didn’t want to put myself in danger and be hit by a car. <br /><br />"It seemed like they had been trailing behind me for some time - otherwise why would he be on the pedestrian walkway?"<br /><br />Peter got the iPhone - which retails for around £1,000 - for Christmas.<br /><br />The device was unlocked when it was stolen - so he fears he could have his data stolen.<br /><br />Peter said: "I was quite worried as my phone was unlocked when it was snatched.<br /><br />"I don’t want the criminal to have access to my data and bank details."<br /><br />Peter and his girlfriend reported the crime to the Metropolitan Police.<br /><br />It is believed the same vehicle has been involved in multiple thefts of the same nature in London.<br /><br />The couple are frustrated the culprits are yet to be caught.<br /><br />Scotland Yard said: "Police are investigating a moped-enabled mobile phone theft that took place on Tower Bridge Road, SE1 at around 09:35hrs on Saturday, 10 February.<br /><br />"A man was walking on the pavement when a moped approached from behind and the rider stole his phone.<br /><br />"No reports of any injuries. No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue.<br /><br />"Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote ref: 3004548/24."
