Customer Took Disappeared Umbrella After Checking CCTV
Checked Umbrella Condition and Left with It as Is
A customer at a cafe was caught stealing a part-time worker's umbrella during a sudden downpour. On the 23rd, JTBC's 'Sageon Banjang' introduced a theft incident that occurred on the 22nd at a franchise cafe in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. The informant, Mr. A, who identified himself as the cafe owner, found out that the part-time worker's umbrella was missing as they were about to leave and checked the closed-circuit television (CCTV). There, he discovered people taking the umbrella. In the video, the group of customers gets up from their seats and heads toward the umbrella stand. A customer carrying a luxury bag picks up an umbrella, checks its condition here and there, looks at the part-time worker, and then leaves with the umbrella.
A customer at a cafe was caught stealing a part-time worker's umbrella during a sudden rain shower. On the 23rd, JTBC's Case Manager introduced a theft incident that occurred on the 22nd at a franchise cafe in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. The informant, Mr. A, who identified himself as the cafe owner, found out that the umbrella was missing as the part-time worker was about to leave and checked the closed-circuit television (CCTV). He then discovered the individuals taking the umbrella. [Photo by JTBC Case Manager]
Mr. A stated, "Usually, other customers borrow the part-time worker's umbrella when it rains, buy an umbrella at the convenience store right next door, return the borrowed umbrella, and leave," adding, "This woman took an umbrella that was not hers and disappeared." He continued, "A person carrying a luxury bag stole the umbrella of a part-time worker who looked like her daughter," and said, "I've seen all kinds of rude customers, but this was the most outrageous. I am reporting this because it is absurd and infuriating to make the part-time worker leave in the rain." Netizens who saw the video responded with various comments such as, "Even if the item is inexpensive, this is theft," "People who steal umbrellas when it rains are the worst," "What good is a luxury bag," and "They should report this to the police for theft."
Meanwhile, if someone takes another person's umbrella without permission, they may be charged with theft and face punishment. If found guilty of theft, under Article 329 of the Criminal Act, they can be sentenced to up to 6 years in prison or fined up to 10 million won. [Photo source=Pixabay]
Earlier, on the 1st, in Busan, a man named Mr. B was reported for theft after taking an umbrella he thought was abandoned. On a rainy day, Mr. B did not bring an umbrella and saw one placed next to the elevator inside a building. Judging by its shabby appearance, he thought someone had abandoned it, so he used the umbrella and went home. However, a few days later, he received a call from the police saying he had been reported for umbrella theft.
The complainant, a young man, reported to the police station that he had lost an expensive umbrella. Mr. B immediately brought the umbrella to the police station, and the police laughed it off, saying, "It doesn't look like an expensive umbrella." However, later, the complainant contacted Mr. B demanding monetary compensation. The complainant insisted that taking the umbrella was clearly theft. Especially, the umbrella Mr. B took was a gift from an old friend, so the complainant was very shocked and claimed to have suffered psychological trauma.
He threatened that if Mr. B developed neurosis and had to visit a psychiatrist due to this incident, he could claim damages from the victim along with the theft charge and demanded 3 million won in compensation. Meanwhile, taking someone else's umbrella without permission can constitute theft and may lead to punishment. If found guilty of theft, under Article 329 of the Criminal Act, one can be sentenced to imprisonment for up to six years or fined up to 10 million won.
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