India, Dec. 2 -- An American influencer ran a social experiment to see how quickly his laptop would be stolen in New York City, and the results surprised many. In his video, someone takes the laptop just five minutes after the experiment begins.

"How Long Does It Take For Somebody To Steal Your Laptop In NYC?" Sam Beres wrote and shared a video. It shows him leaving a laptop in a busy area in NYC.

Initially, no one pays any attention to the laptop. After a few minutes, people start staring at it. As per a timer set by Beres, an individual finally sits beside the device and eventually takes it away.

The video of the social experiment prompted a series of responses from people. While some discussed the city's crime rate, others took a mo...