Shoe Thief’s Head-Scratching Spree
KENMORE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – A man stole 53 right shoes worth $7,000 from a half-price sale at a family-run store, with police seeking public help to solve the unusual case.
- A man stole 53 right-foot boots from Shoe Fashions Kenmore on July 7, captured on CCTV at around 7:35pm in Brisbane.
- The theft occurred because only right shoes were displayed on the sale table, a common practice to prevent theft of pairs.
- The man used a trolley and empty suitcases to load the half-priced right boots, leaving his face uncovered and making no attempt to hide his identity.
- Police estimate the retail value of the stolen boots at $7,000 and urge the public to provide information, while owner Tamara Shorrock hopes for their return.
- The theft resulted in a financial loss for Tamara Shorrock and prevented her from selling the corresponding left shoes, underscoring issues with the store’s display security.
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Bumbling thief steals 53 right boots from Brisbane shoe store
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left8Leaning Right5Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
R 36%
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