A seagull named Steven who shoplifted crisps has been banned from the store.

Next on the agenda, we have a clever shoplifting seagull who has been banned from a store for his mischievous behavior. The Central shop in Weymouth, Dorset has been victim to this winged thief, who goes by the name of Steven Seagull. According to the staff, Steven has managed to swipe approximately two boxes worth of crisps in the span of a few weeks.

This bold bird cunningly makes his way into the store whenever the door is left open, snatches a packet of crisps and flies back outside. He then proceeds to open the packet and share the loot with his fellow seagulls. The shop owners have even tried to deter him by strategically placing Flamin' Hot Walkers in his favorite spot, hoping that the spice would discourage him from returning. However, their efforts were in vain as Steven seemed to thoroughly enjoy the spicy crisps and devoured the entire packet.

Sally Toogood, the shop supervisor, shared her frustrations, saying, "He has been quite a nuisance. We even had to resort to installing cameras and putting up a sign to convince people that it was indeed a seagull stealing our crisps. He waits outside, patiently waiting for any chance to sneak in and grab a packet of crisps."

Steven's thieving ways were initially quite amusing, but now it has become a bit of a problem for the shop owners as he has taken so many bags. In an attempt to keep their "resident shoplifter" at bay, the team has put up a poster asking customers to remember to shut the door behind them. Below the plea is an illustration of Steven, looking quite pleased with himself.

However, Steven is not the first seagull to be banned from a shop. Last year, another seagull, named Sid, was also barred from Arkwhite's Best Before store in Hastings, East Sussex. He was caught stealing both crisps and sweets from the store. It seems that these greedy gulls are not just after salty snacks and sweet treats, as there have been reports of them swooping down and stealing people's drugs, particularly a group of synthetic cannabinoids known as "spice."

While these drugs may cause euphoria, talkativeness, paranoia, nausea, and mood swings in humans, little research has been done on their effects on seagulls. It's no surprise that these birds have taken their criminal antics to a whole new level. It looks like the shops in Weymouth and Hastings will have to be on high alert to keep these feathery thieves at bay.

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