Shoplifting Seagull Banned from Dorset Convenience Store

A seagull known as "Steven Seagull" has been banned from a convenience store in Wyke Regis, Dorset, after a six-year spree of stealing crisps. The bird has become notorious for snatching packets of crisps, with store manager Stuart Harmer reporting that Steven has pilfered around 30 packets in just the last two months. To combat the thefts, the store has put up posters urging customers to "close the door" behind them. Harmer described Steven's antics, noting that the seagull waits for the door to open, peeks inside, and swiftly grabs a packet of his favorite BBQ beef-flavored crisps before flying off. Once outside, Steven uses his beak to tear open the packet and enjoys his haul in the streets with other birds. Despite the ongoing thefts, Harmer admitted that while Steven is "very daring and sometimes annoying," there is little that can be done to deter him. In an effort to thwart the crafty thief, the store staff even tried offering spicy-flavored crisps, but Steven remained undeterred, continuing to seek out his preferred flavor. The situation has left the store staff in a humorous yet frustrating predicament, as they struggle to explain the unusual cause of their stock loss to higher authorities. The community has rallied around the story, with many amused by the antics of the feathered bandit. The store continues to encourage customers to help keep Steven at bay by ensuring the door remains closed.