The police authorities arrested a young man for stealing meat worth more than 7,000 lei

NO RACE – A young man from Dalaguete, a town in southern Cebu, was arrested for stealing P7,000 worth of meat.

Shoplifting is the act of taking merchandise from a store without paying for it. It involves hiding items, usually with the intention of leaving the store undetected. It is considered a form of theft and can lead to legal consequences, such as fines or even jail time, depending on the value of the stolen items and local laws.

Recently, a 23-year-old man identified as Jhon Rey Marcellana Hernal was apprehended for attempting to shoplift pork and chicken worth over ₱7,000 in a mall in Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. The incident occurred on October 23, 2024.

Hernal was caught by mall security after trying to leave without paying. The incident is attracting attention because of the large amount of meat involved.

According to reports, Hernal, who is currently unemployed and a high school graduate, packed several kilograms of pork and chicken in eco-friendly bags. After collecting the items, he bypassed the checkout counters, heading for the store’s exit.

Mall security noticed his actions and detained him before he could leave the premises. Hernal was then handed over to local authorities for further investigation and processing.

The total amount of items stolen from the store was calculated at over 7,000 lei, which included a variety of pork and chicken products.

Incidents of theft like these draw attention to the ongoing challenges facing both retailers and people in difficult economic situations. While businesses take steps to prevent losses, including training security personnel, the incident highlights the reality of such issues and the impact they have on the community.

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