On Saturday, July 25, six diners – three men and three women – ordered four lobsters and a fruit‑de‑mer platter at The Oyster Shack in Bigbury, Devon. The bill was estimated at about £600, roughly £100 per person. After eating, the party left the restaurant in a black Range Rover Defender without paying. Owner Kieron Vanstone reported the theft to police and said the staff felt demoralised. A witness captured the vehicle’s registration, and the restaurant posted an alert on social media to warn other local businesses.
The incident prompted a police investigation and a public appeal for information from anyone who may have seen the vehicle or the diners.
Entities: Bigbury, Devon · Kieron Vanstone · Range Rover Defender · The Oyster Shack
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Staff reported feeling demoralised and upset after the incident. (Restaurant owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A witness noted the vehicle’s registration number for police. (Restaurant owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The diners ordered four lobsters and a fruit de mer seafood platter. (Restaurant owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The estimated bill was around £600, about £100 per person. (Owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The restaurant posted a public alert on social media to warn other businesses. (Restaurant owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The diners left in a black Range Rover Defender. (Owner Kieron Vanstone and restaurant manager Alex)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Owner Kieron Vanstone reported the incident to police. (Restaurant owner Kieron Vanstone)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six diners (three men, three women) left The Oyster Shack without paying. (Owner Kieron Vanstone and restaurant staff)