Casual Tesco shoplifter strolls out with four bottles of wine as stunned shoppers, including councillor, look on.

A brazen shoplifter casually strolled out of a Tesco Express in Hounslow, west London, clutching four bottles of wine while stunned shoppers—among them a local councillor—looked on in disbelief.

Despite the presence of security guards, the thief walked out unchallenged, making no effort to conceal his identity from the store’s CCTV cameras.

Holding two bottles of red wine in each hand, the man also appeared to have stuffed other stolen goods into his pockets or beneath his black zip-up hoodie, which was visibly bulging.

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The incident unfolded at the Tesco Express on Hanworth Road, where local councillor Ron Mushiso happened to be shopping.

He managed to capture footage of the theft on his phone, later condemning the brazen act and suggesting the thief was part of a larger gang.

Tesco Express supermarket, on Hanworth Road, Hounslow, west London. (Picture: Jam Press)

“It is frightening how casual this criminal was,” Mushiso told vknews24.

“I later heard that there’s a whole team of them.

The store has tried various preventive measures, but of course, no system is perfect.”

Local councillor Ron Mushiso. (Picture: Jam Press)

Expressing sympathy for the store’s employees, he praised the swift response from the Metropolitan Police, who have since collected extensive evidence, including CCTV footage, bodycam recordings, and his own video.

“I am confident these criminals will be caught,” he added.

The incident has sparked outrage online, with social media users venting their frustration at the apparent lack of consequences for such crimes. Glyn Trader fumed: “These scumbags make me sick.

This isn’t about the cost of living—it’s just blatant theft. They do it because there are no deterrents or consequences.

Another example of the decline of this country.”

Dan Ryan was equally frustrated, questioning the point of having security guards if they are unable to intervene.

Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Meanwhile, Steve Smith sarcastically quipped: “Self-service.”

Both Tesco and the Metropolitan Police have been approached for comment.

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