Overview
- CCTV captured a woman taking a box of langoustines from Elystan Street’s porch at about 8am on Tuesday, November 25.
- The Metropolitan Police opened an investigation, asked for information via 101, and issued reference CAD 1601 of November 26.
- Staff said the loss, valued at roughly £200–£300, forced the day’s langoustine dish off the menu and added a financial hit.
- Owner-chef Phil Howard posted the clip on Instagram to help identify the woman, following the restaurant’s public appeal for leads.
- Galvin La Chapelle reviewed footage of a November 4 meat theft for a potential connection, a link not confirmed by police, as reports note parcel thefts are rising nationally.