Shoplifting Saga at Bukit Batok Mini‑Mart: The Owner Goes No‑Victim
When it comes to petty theft, the usual move is to hand over the culprit to the police. But in this story, the local owner of a convenience store on Bukit Batok Street 21 decided to take a different path.
What Happened
- On Oct 6, a trio of teenagers – two lads and a lass – were caught on the shop’s CCTV camera grabbing a bottle of Absolute Vodka and a packet of Maggi Five‑Minute Mashed Potato.
- Instead of calling the authorities, Tian Zhu chose to turn the spotlight back on them. He posted a series of screenshots in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, warning the group that they could retrieve the items within two days or face a public spin‑around and a police report.
- He didn’t stop there. He also issued a warning to fellow store owners in the Bukit Batok area: “Take note and be careful!”
Why “We’re Not Stopping for a Fine”
Later, a well‑meaning netizen offered to pay the teens for the stolen goods on Tian’s behalf. He was politely declined:
Tian Zhu replied, “Please don’t just make payment for them; they won’t learn anything.” He urged the online helper to encourage the trio to return to the shop instead.
Takeaway
Tian’s approach is all about accountability and community policing. He’s saying that while the police are great at the formal side of things, sometimes the best way to stop shoplifting is to make the offenders feel the heat of the spotlight and the discomfort of being seen.
So, next time you’re tempted to go after a petty thief, remember this quick story: a good owner can do a lot more with a selfie camera than a police blotter. Isn’t that a real life lesson in modern store‑ownership?
Tian Zhu’s Surprise Acts and a Handy Life Lesson
When it turned out that Tian Zhu calmly reached out to those shoplifters, a wave of internet applause rippled through the comments section. Netizens cheered the unexpected kindness, saying “Good on you!” and “Can’t believe he just helped them!” in a flurry of emojis. The flurry of support won’t let him miss a beat, though; while grinning at the likes, he reminded everyone that it’s all about who you’re hanging out with.
TL;DR: Tian Zhu shows compassion, online fans give a thumbs‑up, and he gets his point across – stay with the right people.
- Shower the world with unexpected generosity.
- Watch the internet politely applaud.
- Remember: your crew shapes your story.
So while Tian Zhu was busy sparking positivity, he dropped a gentle reminder that the “right crowd” can be your smile armor or your cautionary tale. Keep your neighborhood cool, folks!
When Kids Join the Great Grocery Heist
A Yishun Slip‑Sale Story
Last September, a couple rolled into Ace Mart in Yishun with a bag of groceries—and a little sidekick in tow. The plan? Steal the goodies and run before anyone noticed. Only, they forgot to skip the child from the couch.
- Owner’s boiler‑plate notice painted the shop: “No stealing, no kids.”
- “We don’t want your child learning the wrong things—” the caption warned, in an attempt to keep futures positive and inventories intact.
- The culprit, a repeat offender, had hit the store multiple times before. She knows this place better than she knows the counting game for discount.
Why the Owner’s Post Ranks
“Please keep the children out of your mall of mischief,” the sign reads, bulldozed beside the entrance with a serious voice. The words carry a sigh of gently shameful frustration: a wish to stop kids from turning the golden retrievers into thieves for small kids’ loot.
While the notice got scooped into the memory stack, the shop’s little voices keep whispering a warning: never match the spree with a mini‑agent.
The Take‑Home Message
Stealing is fun when you’re an adult, but when your kid follows, life gets a bit quirky. Without a grand plan, the go-round of shoplifting could become the same thing that the store feels they should definitely abstain from. It’s a constructive reminder that, in keeping the city clean, we keep kids’ influence human.
