A suspected thief drew widespread attention online after he broke into gospel worship and pleaded for divine mercy following his apprehension by residents who had called the police on him over an alleged theft
A video shared on TikTok by user @globalstar_ has gone viral, showing a dramatic moment where a man—allegedly caught stealing—breaks into gospel songs and prayers as the police arrive.
The footage captures the suspect sitting on the ground, hands raised in what appears to be a worship posture.
According to the caption, “Thief caught, moment after the police arrived, he began to sing gospel songs,” the man began singing almost immediately after spotting the authorities.
In the emotional clip, he can be heard pleading:
“Daddy, save my soul. Jesus, send mercy to me.”He also muttered other desperate and remorseful phrases as onlookers watched the unusual scene unfold.
The video has triggered a wave of reactions online. While some viewers expressed sympathy, interpreting his response as genuine repentance, others viewed it as a last-minute attempt to avoid arrest or public backlash.
The identity of the suspect and details surrounding the alleged theft have yet to be confirmed.
