A seagull that repeatedly stole packets of crisps has been banned from a shop.

Sid, the rebellious seagull, has recently been making quite the stir in the seaside town of Hastings. A photo of Sid in jail has been circulating on social media, leaving many to wonder about the story behind this feisty feathered criminal.

As it turns out, Sid has been causing quite the commotion at the Arkwhite's Best Before shop, where he has been banned for his frequent shoplifting expeditions. This cunning seagull has been helping himself to bags of crisps and sweets, much to the dismay of the shop's owner, Alex White.

Despite Alex's attempts to deter Sid by placing the crisps in metal shopping baskets outside the store, the determined gull managed to snatch three packets in just as many days. To add insult to injury, Sid also left a little gift on the front window before flying away with his stolen goods.

Fed up with Sid's thievery and mess-making, Alex has decided to ban the seagull from his store in the old town area of Hastings. However, this hasn't stopped Sid from persisting in his snatch and fly raids. He seems unbothered by the ban and continues to wreak havoc in the seaside town.

Alex shared his frustration with local media, explaining, "We had bags of crisps outside the shop in metal baskets. Sid the seagull has been swaggering down George Street pretending to mind his own business, then as soon as the coast is clear – bang! Three bags of crisps in three days and then pooped on my window. Sid you are barred for life. I have had to bring the crisps inside as he can't be trusted."

But Sid's antics don't end there. Alex also recalls a recent incident where the seagull attempted to steal a bag of jellybeans, but Alex was able to catch him in the act. It seems that Sid is either unaware of his ban or simply doesn't care, as he continues to terrorize the seaside town.

Hastings is not the only coastal town dealing with troublesome seagulls. In Lowestoft, a town in East Suffolk, a "hotel" for seagulls has been set up at the port, providing nests for hundreds of breeding pairs. As a result, the town has seen an influx of seagulls, causing chaos for residents and tourists.

The situation has become so dire that the council has had to take action to protect the community. A spokesperson for the council stated, "The partnership was established to enable a coordinated approach to a number of issues around safeguarding the endangered urban nesting kittiwake population while acknowledging the interests of businesses and residents."

With seagulls like Sid and his friends causing chaos and disturbances in coastal towns, it's clear that something needs to be done to address this issue. Until then, residents and businesses will have to remain vigilant against these clever and sometimes vicious birds.

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