Police have launched a search for a group of alleged dine-and-dashers after they reportedly racked up a £539.70 food and drink bill and then left without paying. Northamptonshire Police has released CCTV images of several individuals they wish to speak to as they track down the bill-dodgers.
Incident Details
The group ordered £539.70 worth of food and drink at a Miller & Carter restaurant on April 6 between 5pm and 7.10pm and left without paying, the force said. The restaurant, part of a popular chain, is known for its 30-day-aged British and Irish steaks, as well as dishes like Salt & Pepper Calamari and the Miller's Steakhouse Dirty Burger.
Police Investigation
The force has launched a probe into the incident, hoping to catch the alleged dine-and-dashers. Police have urged anyone who may recognise the group or have any information to call 101 quoting incident number 26000213409.
Previous Incident
This is not the first time a Miller & Carter branch has been targeted. On March 27, two men left the same Kettering restaurant without paying after enjoying a lunchtime meal. One man had a thick beard and brown hair, wearing a hi-vis vest, while the other wore a red hoodie.
Similar Cases
In a separate incident, a restaurant owner blasted a couple on social media, claiming they left without paying for their £195 meal. Julien Jourdain, owner of Bistro on the Quay in Ipswich, alleged the pair ordered a bottle of wine, two starters, two mains, and drinks on April Fools' Day. CCTV footage showed the pair entering the restaurant, then standing outside and smoking a vape before leaving. Mr Jourdain described it as a 'calculated act' and said it negatively impacts mental well-being and finances.
