'Professional shoplifter' spotted at Bicester Village

Posting on TikTok last week, the 'prankster' could be seen offering discounts and trying to tempt shoppers and security alike.

The video titled 'Bicester Village deals!' has so far amassed almost two million views and 105,000 likes.

In the minute-and-a-half clip, the man approaches a security guard and asks: "Are you shoplifting?" to which the guard responds: "No."

@lloydy_lloyd_ Bicester Village deals! 🥷🏼 #fyp ♬ original sound - Lloydy_Lloyd_

"I'm a professional shoplifter, is there anything you want from the village? I'll give you 70 per cent off," the prankster adds.

Noticing he's being filmed, the guard awkwardly replies "I'm good mate," however, undeterred, the TikTokker pressed: "Are you sure? You can have a watch, anything," but at this point, the dejected guard walks away.

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Bicester Village station opened in 2015 with a unique design layout. One of the entrances serves the local designer outlet village and keeps within the branding and theme of the village @bicestervillage @chilternrailway pic.twitter.com/uu1mvAEhrM

— Road(&rail)sign Reporter (@RoadsignReport1) March 2, 2024

Many users found the video hysterical.

One said: "My guy!...where you at lol....I'll get my list ready lol".

Another commented: "The way we would say yea".

"I'll take a PS5 mate lol," someone else added.

TikTok is a popular platform among 13-17-year-olds where 'pranking' is one of the most regular forms of content. 'Pranking' typically involves unassuming and unwilling members of the public.

The Bicester Village 'prankster', lloydy-lloyd, has a large following online.

Among his most successful 'pranks' are asking people whether they believe in aliens and asking McDonald's staff for too much mayonnaise.