Police are investigating after revellers had their mobile phones snatched in a spate of thefts at a Dundee nightclub on Saturday night.
Officers received reports of several thefts of phones from handbags at Liquid nightclub in the early hours of Sunday and are keen to speak to a man who may have information.
He is described as having short, dark hair and was wearing a light blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
Lesley Flemming, 31, was out with her friend Lisa Cassidy when she was a victim as her white iPhone 4 was taken just after midnight.
They had been taking pictures of stilt walkers near the dance floor before heading to the bar.
Lesley put her phone back in her bag and said that was the last time she saw it.
She said: “It all happened quite quickly. While I was waiting for the bar I felt someone tug on my shoulder bag. At first I thought it must have just got caught in the crowd but when I checked I noticed my phone was gone.
“I think the thief was watching me taking pictures and putting my phone in my bag. We were all taking pictures but they just decided to take my phone. Because it was so crowded I couldn’t see who had taken it.
“I panicked and was upset. I felt scared more than anything because my phone has all my personal details on it. I also had pictures and videos on there. There is stuff I just can’t get back. It is quite sad really.”
She reported the theft to the club but there was nothing they could do so although it was still early, the friends decided to leave.
The next day she reported the theft to the police and contacted her mobile phone network.
It is understood up to eight phones were stolen from the club that night and Lesley said her only hope now is that police catch the thief.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland’s Tayside division said they were making inquiries.
She said: “The police work closely with nightclubs and their staff, as well as the licensing board, in an effort to minimise incidents at late night venues. But people can assist by being vigilant when it comes to looking after their personal property.
“Unsuspecting victims need only leave their belongings unattended for a few brief seconds, but that is all the window of opportunity required for a thief to profit.
“Nightclubs are typically busy, noisy places where lighting is subdued and geared towards enjoying the nightlife experience.
“In such an environment, customers who leave mobile phones, bags or jackets unattended will run a risk of having property stolen.”
Police urged clubbers to take extra care to protect their belongings.