Pregnant? Shoplifter Caught: Woman Uses Fake Baby Bump to Steal Clothes from Saltillo Department Store
“Pregnant” Shoplifter Caught: Woman Uses Fake Baby Bump to Steal Clothes from Saltillo Department Store
Saltillo, Coahuila — A shocking incident has gone viral in Mexico after a woman faked a baby bump to steal from a department store in Saltillo, Coahuila. The video showing the moment she was arrested for stealing several items and hiding them under her clothes has exploded across social media since
🏬 The Strange Scene Inside the Coppel Store
This incident occurred at the Coppel store in that city. The images released show the woman wearing a loose-fitting blue dress with several items of clothing hidden underneath — stealing them in a most unusual manner.
The viral footage was accompanied by a mocking caption that quickly spread:
“Oh my gosh, now Coppel women are getting pregnant.”
In the audiovisual material, the woman is seen crossing her arms, visibly upset after being surprised outside the store by employees. She then lifts her dress to take out the clothes that had been hidden to simulate a pregnant belly.
Meanwhile, store employees gather around her, and one of them can be seen making a phone call — though it remains unknown if the call was to the authorities, according to
📱 Viral Across TikTok and X: “Fake Pregnancy Gone Wrong”
Through TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), the viral video has garnered millions of views. In it, the store’s security personnel confront the woman, who initially
But when she realized she was cornered by several people — some of whom had begun recording the scene — she finally agreed to take them out.
What she pulled from under her dress left viewers stunned:
at least 10 pairs of jeans rolled up, along with several perfectly folded T-shirts.
💡 The Secret Technique Behind the Theft
This type of shoplifting method, used predominantly by women, is known as “farderismo” — an illicit practice where items are hidden among clothing to steal them without paying.
The release of the video has
🌐 A Digital Age Warning: “Everything Is Recorded”
However, the incident serves as a stark reminder: in the digital age, every action is recorded
According to a study by the Autonomous University of Coahuila (UAC), petty theft of merchandise is practiced
📊 Startling Statistics on Business Theft in Mexico
The National Business Victimization Survey, conducted by INEGI, reveals that a staggering 78.3% of business theft offenses go unreported — meaning that 8 out of 10 incidents go
🧩 Final Takeaway
What began as a bizarre attempt to appear pregnant has turned into a nationwide conversation about theft, accountability, and the viral power of modern surveillance.
One woman’s decision to hide jeans and shirts under a fake baby bump may have cost her more than she ever imagined — not just in legal trouble, but in reputation.
