A group of four British women made headlines for their brazen dine-and-dash attempt at a seafood restaurant in Scarborough, England. The incident, which occurred on September 15th, left the restaurant staff "upset and annoyed" after the group consumed a meal worth £174 (approximately P13,000) and then fled without paying.
The group, who were celebrating a birthday, indulged in a lavish meal that included two bottles of wine, oysters, a large chowder, and several tapas dishes. The restaurant even provided a complimentary birthday cake. Despite the generous hospitality, the women, after clearing their plates, made a hasty exit, leaving the bill unpaid.
The restaurant owner, Gillian Partridge, was understandably frustrated by the incident. She explained that the group had arrived late for their reservation and were subsequently asked to finish their drinks at the breakfast bar. When the staff turned away for a moment, the women seized the opportunity to flee.
Following the incident, the North Yorkshire Police released CCTV images of the four women, appealing to the public for help in identifying them. The women were eventually caught and contacted the restaurant, falsely claiming that the food was "awful" and that they had been moved from their table, justifying their decision to leave without paying. However, Partridge refuted these claims, stating that the women had enjoyed the meal and praised the staff.
Despite the initial setback, the incident has unexpectedly garnered significant public support for the restaurant. Local residents and customers have rallied around the business, with many expressing their sympathy and admiration for Partridge. The restaurant's website traffic has surged, and a generous customer even donated £10 to charity in solidarity with the business.
Partridge hopes that the publicity surrounding the incident will serve as a deterrent to future dine-and-dash attempts. She believes that the attention garnered by the case will make potential perpetrators think twice before engaging in such dishonest behavior.
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