Moment BBC journalist’s bag is stolen live on air while reporting on Storm Ciaran – with fans saying viewers would ‘never have known’ as he carries on speaking to camera

This is the shocking moment a BBC journalist’s bag was stolen live on air.

Harry Low reported from Mortlake in Richmond last night about Storm Ciaran and the problems it had caused for the local community.

Mr Low published the clip on

However, viewers have praised Mr Low for his professionalism, noting viewers would never have known as he carried on unfazed.

Harry Low was reporting on Storm Ciaran from Mortlake in Richmond last night when his bag was stolen live on air

In the clip shared with

‘We see recovery trucks driving back and forth and there is a lot of mud on the ground.

‘The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning along the Thames stretching from Putney Bridge to Hampton and Thames Ditton and this is to warn of flooding and to avoid low lying footpaths.’

When the camera then returns to Mr Low after a pre-recorded segment with a member of the audience, his shock and confusion is evident.

Although viewers can’t see it, it’s clear that Mr. Low’s belongings have just been seized.

After a long pause, he intervenes again and informs the viewers: ‘Storm Ciaran on the way. A yellow weather warning will be in effect from 6pm on Wednesday.’