And Finally...Thief clears out Marmite stocks at petrol station

By James Shepherd on Nov 24, 09 10:42 AM in News

They say you either love it or hate it - and this shoplifter appears to adore Marmite after stealing every jar in a petrol station shop.

The thief returned on three more occasions stealing 18 pots in four weeks - forcing the Shell garage to drop the spread from its shelves.

The suspect, snapped on CCTV on each visit, even returned the day after his biggest haul to nick the two last jars at the W Grose garage in Kingsthorpe, Northants. Manager Jim Keary said: "He must have an outlet for Marmite as I can't believe he has eaten it all himself in such a short time.

"There's a rumour he may even be putting drugs in the Marmite as it's such a strong smelling product."

Jim said they would spot the shaven-headed thief if he returned.

He added: "We have pictures of him taking the Marmite off the shelf and putting it in his bag.

"We have stopped selling Marmite now because of this. One of our regular customers asked for it the other day, but what's the point in selling something if every time you stock it, it gets stolen?"