A video has captured the shocking moment the mobile phone of a man was snatched from him minutes into the new year.
The man was seen having the time of his life at an unknown location during the crossover night.
He held up his phone and was busy capturing the whole scene excitedly.
However, a man came from his back and quickly snatched it out of his hand and disappeared into the crowd before the owner could spot him.
The man who quickly turned around after this, looked around in confusion trying to spot who the thief was.