Galway shop issues ultimatum to person after catching act on camera
The Galway shop acknowledged that they know the person probably meant no harm
A Galway shop has issued an ultimatum to a member of the public after catching them on their cameras.
St. Vincent de Paul in Loughrea released video footage showing a man jumping up to take their Galway flag but as a result caused damage to their light outside.
The shop said that while they know the act was probably not meant to cause any harm, they would appreciate if the person in question returned to the shop with the flag and to pay for the cost of the light.
SVP Loughrea said: “I know you probably had a fantastic evening and this seemed like a fun way to prove your jumping skills to your mates, but you have damaged our outside light fixture.
“So now let’s prove your honesty skills by coming to fix our light and return our Galway flag, or I will release further camera details which are clearer.”
In other news, a Galway shop owner has thanked the area for their support after an alleged incident took place at their premises.
The alleged event is said to have happened between Thursday and Friday on Davis Street in Athenry and the shop owner says that gardai are aware of the matter.
Local businesses. including the shop that was targeted during the incident, are said to have provided video evidence to gardai to help them in the investigation.
The shop owner said: “Thank you guys for your support on the incident that happened in my shop, a lot of people are feeling bad for us.
“Athenry guards were on the scene when this happened they got CCTV footage from the local businesses and they’re gonna get CCTV footage from the town area as well, so soon enough we will get the people involved.