In an unusual theft caught on camera in Saltillo, Coahuila, a woman tried to fool store employees by pretending she was pregnant. Wearing a loose dress to simulate a large belly, she attempted to conceal stolen clothes as if carrying a baby. Security staff became suspicious and stopped her for a check.
What seemed like a heavily pregnant woman turned out to be hiding a stash of stolen jeans and shirts under a fake belly supported by special underwear. This method, called “farderismo,” is known in Mexico and involves hiding stolen goods in fake pregnancy bellies or other secret compartments. The woman’s bold attempt was caught on video and quickly became popular on social media for its creativity and audacity.
The event happened in a Coppel store at the Plaza Patio shopping center. As cameras rolled, she reluctantly exposed her stolen loot. While viewers laughed at her strange disguise, discussions arose about how stores can improve security and spot such deceptive tactics sooner.
Whether she was arrested or simply kicked out is not clear, but her story highlights a unique approach to shoplifting that captured the public’s attention and sparked conversations about crime and cleverness.
