A serial shoplifter nicknamed Steven the seagull is Tesco's most wanted after stealing £300 of crisps - after working out how automatic doors work.
The clever seagull is infamous with locals for lingering around the supermarket in Paignton, Devon after finally working out how automatic doors operate.
In his latest efforts, Steven has been caught on camera stealing a bag of Mini Cheddars - and is then seen making a run for it out the store.
The cunning bird waits for the doors to open and then remerges inside the store for a brand new packet of crisps.
As staff tried to stop Steven it was too late as he had scurried off down the high street leaving staff once again helpless.
The prolific bird is known to enter the store at least three times a day and each time comes out with a brand new packet of crisps.
It is thought Steven has stolen around 17kg of food - which is worth more than £300, in a year - although the figure could be much higher.
The seagull likes to change his order and has been seen with Monster Munch and Mini Cheddars, but he is often seen with a big bag of Tangy Cheese Doritos, which are said to be his favourite.
Liam Brown filmed Steven’s latest crime and said: ‘I’ve seen him go in a few times.
"This time he hopped onto my car bonnet so I started recording – I knew he was up to something.
"He jumped down and started chewing gum off the floor, then he walked into the shop and ran off with a pack of Mini Cheddars."
A Tesco worker, who wished to remain anonymous, said Steven's unwelcome visits are a ‘daily occurrence’.
She said: "It’s a common occurrence. We think it’s the same seagull.
"It happens at least once a day, often three times. He’s very fussy but Doritos are his favourite. We have to shoo him away because we don’t want to lose the stock. We’re always keeping an eye out."
Regular Tesco customers have often witnessed Steven's ambitious exploits as Jenni Elliott said: "I’ve seen this happen too.
"He flew off with a bag of Doritos and shared them with a mate on a roof over the road."
Another customer Lisa Buck said: "I’ve seen him do it. I told the cashier he’d just strutted off with a pack of Doritos and she said: “Oh, he likes those.”‘
And Tesco regular added Emma Paulson: "I’ve seen this happen so many times."
