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Joe Zahra had no idea he was being followed, until the thief made his move. It was all filmed on CCTV.

Ajay Kuman today pleaded guilty, admitting he followed Mr Zahra from the ATM for a kilometre, before stealing his wallet with $550 inside. Ajay Kuman today pleaded guilty, admitting he followed Mr Zahra from the ATM for a kilometre, before stealing his wallet with $550 inside. In court it was heard for the past two weeks Mr Kumar had been homeless, living in local parks, after losing his job at the local car wash.

In court it was heard for the past two weeks Mr Kumar had been homeless, living in local parks, after losing his job at the local car wash.His lawyer told the court he couldn't afford $140 a week in rent. He was hungry and had no money.Ajay Kuman today pleaded guilty, admitting he followed Mr Zahra from the ATM for a kilometre, before stealing his wallet with $550 inside.

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