A viral video making the rounds online has captured the scary moment a suspected phone snatcher almost lost his life after a failed theft attempt in slow-moving traffic.

The incident reportedly happened in traffic, where the suspect, riding on a motorcycle, stretched into a car through an open window in an attempt to snatch a mobile phone.

Unfortunately for him, things didn’t go as planned.

The car occupant reacted quickly, grabbed him, and refused to let go as the vehicle continued moving. In the clip, the alleged thief is seen struggling desperately, dangling dangerously close to the road while trying to free himself.

Other motorists and passersby soon noticed what was happening as the situation drew attention, before it was eventually brought under control.

Watch video below…

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