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Tesco staff in Russell Square, London, stopped a tall thief trying to steal raw chicken. The dramatic scene was caught on camera as the man clashed with workers and fled.
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Heroic Tesco staff stop towering thief snatching items from shop shelves

Charlie Watton
Last updated: April 14, 2025 3:13 pm
Charlie Watton Published April 14, 2025
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Tesco staff stop the tall thief from snatching items from the shelves. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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Heroic Tesco staff have caught a towering thief attempting to steal items from the store.

Two workers came to the rescue when a man in a grey jumper and black bottoms was spotted pocketing products.

Equipped with a large backpack, the thief seemed to be attempting to take packs of raw chicken.

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The incident took place at Tesco Express in Russell Square, London, as reported by Need To Know.

Tesco staff in Russell Square, London, stopped a tall thief trying to steal raw chicken. The dramatic scene was caught on camera as the man clashed with workers and fled.
Tesco Express in Russell Square, London. (Picture: Jam Press)

A customer captured the shocking moment on camera on Saturday (12 Apr).

During an altercation, the packs of chicken were left sprawled across the shop floor.

The man launched expletives at staff members while trying to flee the scene.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

And members of the public were left shocked by the incident.

Victor said: “Stop the thieves, good fellas.”

Social media comment on the post of Tesco staff in Russell Square, London, stopped a tall thief trying to steal raw chicken. The dramatic scene was caught on camera as the man clashed with workers and fled.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Andi added: “Well done to those members of staff.”

One said: “I do find it funny that these workers thought it would be a great idea to confront a shoplifter a good foot taller than them.

“All the lad had to do was start swinging and they’d be on the floor.”

Another said: “So angry that he’s been caught. Mummy would be so proud.

Social media comment on the post of Tesco staff in Russell Square, London, stopped a tall thief trying to steal raw chicken. The dramatic scene was caught on camera as the man clashed with workers and fled.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“The country has become lawless.”

One other said: “Looks like he was stealing packs of chicken.”

Jam Press has contacted the Met Police and Tesco for comment but none has been provided at the time of distribution of the story.

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