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Slipper-Clad Thief Steals £300 Seafood from London Eatery
26 Nov
Summary
- A woman in slippers stole £300 worth of langoustines.
- The theft occurred outside a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea.
- CCTV footage captured the brazen daytime seafood snatch.
A daring theft occurred Tuesday morning when a woman, clad in casual attire including slippers, swiped a £300 delivery of langoustines from outside Elystan Street, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea. CCTV footage clearly shows the individual collecting the seafood box around 8 am and departing discreetly.
Chef Phil Howard, the restaurant's owner, voiced his anger on Instagram, labeling the thief "low-life scum bag" and expressing wishes for their retribution. The stolen langoustines were intended for the restaurant's lunch service, representing a significant loss that staff are working to mitigate.
Restaurant management has reported the incident to the police and is seeking public assistance via social media to identify the suspect. This incident highlights a broader trend of increasing parcel and delivery thefts across the UK, with significant financial losses reported nationwide.
