People are losing it over a 49-year-old man’s bizarre stealing spree at a Bondi supermarket.
Police arrested more than 110 people and recovered $5300 worth of stolen goods over a three-day initiative known as Operation Lightfingers, beginning on December 4.A 49-year-old man arrested at a Bondi shopping centre on December 6 was among those arrested.NSW Police posted a photo of the recovered goods to Facebook, and people are finding it hilarious.NSW Police posted a photo of the recovered goods to Facebook, and people are finding it hilarious.
“You should of let them have the condoms. I think the community wouldn’t want these guys to reproduce!” another commented.The man stole $650 worth of pharmaceutical goods. Picture: NSW Police Force/FacebookRedfern Region Enforcement Squad Commander Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said an increase in customers over the festive season generally created opportunities for shoplifters.
“This busy period can often be seen as an opportunistic time for potential shoplifters while staff members are attending to customers,” Insp Bell said. “We co-ordinate Operation Lightfingers not only at Christmas but throughout the year, which allows police and retail staff to work together to target possible thieves and send a clear message to anyone who thinks they can steal goods without paying for it.”OTHER BIZARRE THIEVES“People steal useless sh*t just because they can,” Mr Hopkins told news.com.au.“A customer went to the bait freezer and started stuffing bait down his pants,” he said, recalling his stint at a service station.
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