If wigs are no longer safe in Nairobi’s CBD, residents are now asking a bizarre question: could thieves be coming for your glasses next?
Concerns over the safety of personal belongings in Nairobi’s Central Business District have resurfaced, with a individuals questioning whether prescription glasses could also become targets for thieves.
The concern emerged online following reports of alleged wig-snatching incidents in the CBD, prompting some social media users to raise questions about other valuables that pedestrians carry or wear.
Netizens , have expressed concern over the possibility of prescription glasses being stolen, asking why thieves would target such items and joking that people could lose their glasses and struggle to see afterwards.
The comment comes amid renewed discussions about street theft in Nairobi, particularly following claims of wigs being forcibly snatched from women in the city centre.
Prescription glasses can be expensive, especially when they are customised to an individual’s eyesight needs. Unlike ordinary accessories, replacing them can also require a new eye examination and prescription.
The online discussion nevertheless highlights growing concerns among city residents over the safety of personal belongings while navigating crowded streets.
With the CBD attracting thousands of pedestrians every day, residents continue to call for greater vigilance and improved security measures to curb opportunistic theft.
The conversation has added another unusual item to the growing list of valuables Nairobi residents fear could become targets for street thieves.
