A tragic incident at a major confectionery store in Nasr City, east of Cairo, has incited widespread outrage on social media following a botched robbery that resulted in the death of a young employee. The store witnessed chaos when a woman entered and, amidst heavy customer traffic, filled her cart with nuts and chocolates worth around 12,000 Egyptian pounds (approximately $250) before leaving without paying. CCTV footage captured her every move, revealing the moments leading up to her escape, which ultimately turned deadly.

When the employee, Ahmed Shaaban, who had prepared the bill for the thief, realized what was happening, he sprinted after her vehicle, attempting to halt her escape. Tragically, despite his pleas for her to stop, she ran him over, resulting in his immediate death. Shaaban, at 31 years old, was the sole breadwinner for his family of eight, which included elderly parents and six younger siblings, highlighting the personal tragedy intertwined with this crime

The incident has dominated discussions on Al Jazeera's program "Networks," shedding light on broader societal issues such as crime, economic hardship, and public safety in Egypt. The reaction on social media underscores the public's anger towards the lack of accountability for such crimes and reflects a growing concern among citizens about safety in their daily lives, particularly in busy commercial environments.