Overview
- CCTV recorded a woman taking a box of langoustines from the restaurant’s doorstep at around 8am on Tuesday, November 25.
- The Metropolitan Police said the stolen produce was worth about £200 and confirmed the incident was reported on Wednesday, November 26, with enquiries ongoing.
- Police urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 1601 of 26 November.
- Owner-chef Phil Howard shared the footage on Instagram, while staff warned nearby businesses and described the loss as damaging for a tight-margin kitchen.
- The langoustines were destined for a signature dish at Elystan Street, and the case reflects a wider rise in doorstep package thefts reported across the UK.