A robbery in Telangana took a comical twist when a disgruntled thief, finding nothing of value, left behind ₹20 before making his exit. The unusual incident, captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media, drawing laughter from thousands of viewers. According to the Times of India’s Samayam Telugu news website, the thief targeted a hotel in Maheswaram, Rangareddy district to steal cash.
The thief gained entry by damaging the hotel’s front lock with a rod. However, his search yielded no cash or valuables. Expressing his frustration to the camera, the thief—dressed in gloves, a cap, and a face mask—appears to question the financial state of the business.
In an unexpected twist, rather than leaving empty-handed, the thief grabbed a bottle of beverage from the refrigerator. Before exiting, he paused, retrieved some cash from his wallet, and placed ₹20 on the table, seemingly as payment for the drink. This bizarre act has led to widespread amusement, with many noting it as possibly the first heist where the thief ended up poorer than when he began.
