Recently, a man was caught on CCTV stealing food from an eatery located in Ang Mo Kio area. The owner of the shop has since taken it to social media to urge the man to stop stealing from them.
They also said that they would offer him food if he was to ask them for some.
In the post:
” (We understand this post has been shared publicly in other forums. Obviously, this is not to shame the uncle(yes we have close up of his masked face but we chose mainly back view pics) but more to deter and warn (him and others agst taking the ingredients). More importantly, we understand there might be people in real need and if so, pls just walk in and ask for a free meal. It’s really ok!)
A little lesson in F&B economics. Every dollar earned could translate to perhaps, 5cents, after all the deductions. But every dollar lost in costs is a full dollar. And all the losses when we have no noodles/kway teow/tofu to offer for today — just because you took our raw materials away.
We’ve seen our fair share, honestly. A can drink when no one’s looking. Or lots of all types chilli that isn’t going to be consumed anyway because u ordered sambal and curry. Or 5 sets of cutlery when u bought one pack of rice. We even had a customer stole a pillow from Mother Earth (yes, my covers were pretty).
Let’s all spare a little more thought about taking, and to take just what we need
From anyone, any business, and our common Mother Earth.
And dear Mister captured, please stop taking what is not yours. No police report this time, but we wouldn’t be so nice next time.
And if you (or anyone) are really in need, going hungry, please just let us know. A free hot meal is always more warming.“
