A 32-year-old man, described as a "habitual" alcohol thief, has been caught stealing from a liquor store in Tongaat, South Africa. The man was found with two bottles of Jägermeister and five packets of liquorice sweets in his underwear. According to Prem Balram, head of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the man was apprehended after being spotted near the liquor store. The incident was captured on the store's CCTV cameras.
The man had allegedly been visiting the liquor store every Thursday to steal expensive bottles of alcohol and sweets. The store's manager had reported that CCTV footage had captured the man stealing on several occasions. The man fled after stealing the items, but was later spotted by RUSA officers. When searched, he was found to have concealed the items in his underwear.
The man claimed that the sweets were stolen from another business, but CCTV footage showed him concealing the items at the liquor store. He allegedly admitted to visiting the premises every Thursday to steal. The man was escorted back to the store, where the CCTV footage was reviewed. He was then handed over to the Tongaat SAPS for further investigation.
According to Balram, the theft of alcohol, chocolates, and sweets usually increases just before the festive season and Valentine's Day. He warned that liquor stores should alert their staff members to be vigilant during this time. The incident highlights the need for businesses to take precautions to prevent theft.
The man was caught with two bottles of Jägermeister, a high-end liquor brand, and five packets of liquorice sweets. The value of the stolen items is not disclosed. The incident is a significant catch for the RUSA team, who work to prevent and investigate crimes in the area.
The Tongaat SAPS is conducting further investigations into the man's activities. The man's identity has not been released. His case will be heard in court in due course. The RUSA team continues to work with local businesses to prevent and investigate crimes.
The incident serves as a warning to potential thieves that businesses are taking steps to prevent theft. CCTV cameras and vigilant staff are effective deterrents against crime. The RUSA team encourages businesses to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key points
- A 32-year-old man was caught stealing from a liquor store in Tongaat, South Africa, with two bottles of Jägermeister and five packets of liquorice sweets in his underwear.
- The man had allegedly been visiting the liquor store every Thursday to steal expensive bottles of alcohol and sweets.
- The theft of alcohol, chocolates, and sweets usually increases just before the festive season and Valentine's Day, according to Prem Balram, head of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).
