In Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, a woman tried an unusual trick to steal from a department store by pretending to be heavily pregnant. She wore a loose dress that made her belly look swollen, but security staff grew suspicious. When confronted, she begged not to be touched, continuing the act of being a vulnerable expectant mother. However, the truth was far stranger—her “baby bump” was actually stuffed with multiple pairs of jeans and shirts stolen from the Coppel store.
She had hidden the stolen clothes under special underwear designed to hold the bulk and shape of a pregnancy belly. This clever but bold move caught the attention of shoppers and went viral on social media, sparking laughter and outrage alike. The theft method, which involves concealing goods in fake bellies or hidden compartments called “farderismo,” is known in Mexico, and women who use it are called “farderas.”
The footage from the incident, recorded at the Plaza Patio shopping mall in Saltillo, showed the moment the woman reluctantly revealed the stolen clothes after being caught. Many online reacted with amusement at the creativity, while others criticized the security measures of large stores. Despite the humor, the incident raised concerns about shoplifting tactics and how stores can better prevent theft.
It remains unclear whether she was formally arrested or simply expelled, but the incident turned the woman into a brief social media sensation. The story shows how deception and creativity can mix in surprising ways, reminding us that appearances are not always what they seem. Her fake pregnancy belly became not just a disguise but a symbol of her failed heist that entertained and amazed people online.
