World · Europe · 17 hrs ago
Deliveroo rider helps Brazilian tourist after phone theft in London
A man snatched a Brazilian tourist’s phone in Southwark, London, on November 1.
Deliveroo rider Milo Sterlini saw the theft during a delivery shift and chased the man on his motorbike.
He stopped because he feared the man might be carrying a knife, then called police and comforted the woman.
The tourist was due to fly home to Brazil the next day, and Sterlini said she was deeply upset.
Police made enquiries but found no suspect, and the case has since been closed.
The theft left a visitor facing the loss of her phone just before returning home, while also prompting concern about street theft and personal safety.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact them.
A Deliveroo rider chased a person who stole a Brazilian tourist’s phone in Borough, central London.
Milo Sterlini stopped pursuing the thief because he feared the person might be carrying a knife.
He called police and comforted the tourist, who was in tears.
The Metropolitan Police said the case had been closed and no suspect was found.
- Who
- Deliveroo rider Milo Sterlini helped a Brazilian tourist in her 20s after her phone was stolen.
- What
- Sterlini chased the person who took her phone, then stopped, called police and comforted her.
- When
- Around 8pm on November 1; police said they were called at 20:06.
- Where
- Little Dorrit Court, Southwark, in Borough, central London.
- Why
- The phone was stolen. The reason for the theft is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A person stole a Brazilian tourist’s phone in Borough, and Sterlini pursued them on his motorbike.
Police were called after a report that a woman in her 20s had her phone stolen on Little Dorrit Court, Southwark.
Sterlini stopped chasing the person, called police and comforted the tourist.
The Met said the case had been closed and no suspect was found.
- Rider
- Milo Sterlini
- Victim
- Brazilian tourist in her 20s
- Location
- Little Dorrit Court, Southwark
- Police call
- 20:06 on November 1
- Case status
- Closed; no suspect found
What people are saying
I'm hoping he does get caught because it's the lowest of the low crime
Put gender aside it is just the lowest of the low crime and to do it to a tourist that has never been here before, someone that is vulnerable, it is so bad.
Do what I'm doing, get out in the freezing cold and deliver some food and earn some money.