Elderly man robbed in Mexico City streets by pair using 'mustard trick'

An elderly man in Mexico City fell victim to a cunning theft in the Benito Juárez borough, where a man and a woman allegedly used a deceptive tactic to steal his belongings. Security camera footage captured the incident, showing the pair intercepting the elderly gentleman.

The woman approached the victim, claiming his shirt was stained, while the man offered to help clean it. During this staged assistance, the man covertly removed the victim's wallet and other personal items from his pockets. The elderly man remained distracted by the supposed cleaning efforts, unaware that his possessions were being stolen.

This modus operandi is popularly known as the "mustard trick." It involves perpetrators deliberately applying a substance, like mustard or another liquid, onto a person's clothing. They then approach the victim under the guise of helping to clean the mess, using the distraction to pilfer valuables without the victim noticing immediately.

The incident, recorded by security cameras, has been shared online, warning others about this specific type of street crime. The perpetrators fled the scene after successfully executing their plan, leaving the victim unaware of the theft until later.