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The notorious “brisket bandit” has left a Southern River butcher outraged and prompted a police inquiry.
Surveillance footage reveals the suspect casually snacking on a box of Shapes before executing his meat-stealing scheme.
“You can see the guy just strolling around, checking things out while munching on his crackers,” John Bain, owner of Rump Shakers Southern River, told 9News.
The surveillance then captures him leaping over the counter and absconding with two briskets, which Bain estimates to weigh around 15 kilograms.
“It’s frustrating because it seems like he didn’t even worry about getting caught,” Bain expressed.
Bain posted about the theft on social media and was inundated with loyal customers trying to help.
“Smile you piece of shit your (sic) on camera,” he wrote this morning.
“Anyone know this low life?
“It’s going to be on every chat page I know and the police will have the footage this morning.
“Hey at least be a smart criminal and not stop in clear view of the camera’s (sic).”
Online sleuths have since been able to identify a potential suspect.
CCTV has been handed over to the police, who are investigating.
But in the meantime it’s a costly loss the small business has to absorb.Â
“The uncontrollable costs are just going through the roof at the moment – not just me, not just butchers, small business in general, and families as well, we’re all feeling it,” Bain said.
Charges are yet to be laid over the theft but Bain says he’ll be beefing up security.
“Mate, go out and earn a dollar. Don’t steal from us,” he said.
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