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Police have provided an update on their search for the woman at the centre of a viral video captured outside a Gold Coast Supercheap Auto store.
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Police have provided an update on their search for the woman at the centre of a viral video captured outside a Gold Coast Supercheap Auto store.
They have confirmed the search remains ongoing.
In the bizarre video, the woman can be seen holding a pram of alleged stolen items covered with a blanket while being confronted by a staff member outside the Ashmore store.
When the worker tried to take control of the pram, the woman yelled: “Let my baby go”.
In May, police confirmed they were looking to speak to the woman.
But more than two months after the alleged incident, they told the Bulletin the investigation remained ongoing and no arrests had been made.
Police alleged the woman entered the Southport Nerang Rd store about 3.30pm on April 24 and concealed two disc-rotors in the pram, under a blanket.
It is alleged she then left the store, making no attempt to pay for the items.
Police are continuing to appeal for the public’s help to track her down.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Reference: QP2200774784
Police search for Supercheap pram woman in viral video - May 26
Police are searching for the woman at the centre of a viral video who screamed “don’t take my baby” while allegedly clutching a pram of stolen items outside a Supercheap Auto store.
In the bizarre video, the woman can be seen holding a pram covered with a blanket and being confronted by a staff member outside the Ashmore store.
When the worker tried to take control of the pram, the woman yelled: “Let my baby go”.
Police confirmed they are looking to speak to the woman.
They claim the woman entered the Southport Nerang Rd store about 3.30pm on April 24 and concealed two disc-rotors in the pram, under a blanket.
It is alleged she then left the store, making no attempt to pay for the items.
A male employee confronted the woman outside the store and retrieved the items, before the woman fled the scene.
Police have released two photos of the woman taken from the store’s security camera footage.
They are seeking the public’s help to track her down.
This month, the Bulletin reported the employee who confronted the pram lady had resigned after being stood down by Supercheap Auto, pending an investigation.
Autobarn Burleigh Heads hired him shortly after.
Police urge anyone with information in relation to the incident to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Reference: QP2200774784
Supercheap worker, star of viral vid snapped up by competitor - May 13
A Gold Coast Supercheap Auto worker stood down after he was seen confronting an alleged shoplifter with a pram in a video which went viral has now resigned from the business.
But he’s already been hired by Autobarn Burleigh Heads.
Supercheap Auto told the Bulletin “the team member involved in the incident has decided to leave the business”.
“We are continuing to offer support for the team member,” a spokesperson said.
In the bizarre video, a woman can be seen clutching a pram covered with a blanket while screaming “don’t take my baby” outside Supercheap Auto at Ashmore.
When the worker tries to take control of the pram, the woman can be heard yelling: “Let my baby go”.
She then removes the blanket from the pram and boxes of items fall to the ground.
The worker directed another person to “ring the cops”.
Police officers have been investigating the theft of two brake rotors, a spokeswoman said.
Supercheap Auto said it had since “completed a comprehensive review” of the incident.
“Following the review, we have reminded all team members about the importance of the company’s policies and standards on interacting with customers,” the spokesperson said.
“These policies and standards, which prohibit confronting suspected shoplifters and physical contact with customers, are designed to protect our team members and customers.
“We have extensive video surveillance in our stores and suspected cases of shoplifting are referred to the police with footage of the alleged offenders.
“The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is our highest priority and we are committed to maintaining a safe working and shopping environment.”
Supercheap Auto said the former worker “will be paid full employee entitlements”.
“We recognise the public interest in this matter but health and safety is paramount and our standards on health and safety are not just words on a page,” the spokesperson said.
“They are central to the way we operate our business.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
The man’s actions were backed by Bulletin readers, who leapt to his defence on social media.
Autobarn Burleigh Heads owner Michael Farrar previously told the Bulletin the worker was the type of employee he was looking for.
On Friday, Mr Farrar confirmed the former Supercheap worker was his newest staff member.
He said the worker was a “pretty private” fellow, who was “pretty upset” after his “life got turned upside down in one fell swoop”.
“He didn’t like how it all went down, but it’ll be all good from now on. He starts next week, next Tuesday,” Mr Farrar said.
As a franchisee, Mr Farrar is able to treat incidents like shoplifting at his store on a case-by-case basis.
Job offers pour in for man stood down after viral video
May 8: A retail worker who was stood down after a video of his exchange with a screaming woman went viral has been offered a series of new jobs.
Several Gold Coast businesses have reached out to the unnamed man to offer him employment.
The bizarre clip of a woman clutching a pram while screaming “don’t take my baby” outside the Ashmore Supercheap Auto store racked up thousands of views online last week.
The man was seen in the video confronting a woman with a pram covered in a blanket.
When he tried to take control of the pram, the woman was heard yelling: “Let my baby go”.
She then removed the blanket from the pram and boxes of items fell to the ground.
The staff member was seen directing another person to “ring the cops”.
It is understood police are not investigating the incident.
On Friday, the Bulletin revealed the worker had been stood down while a review into the incident was under way.
This was met with a flood of support from outraged Bulletin readers, including a job offer from Autobarn Burleigh Heads owner Michael Farrar.
Mr Farrar said the man in the video was the type of employee he was looking for.
“His actions showed to me that he is a loyal person and someone we would want on our team,” he said.
The Burleigh Heads store has lost an estimated $15,000 worth of stolen items over the past two years.
“We’ve never had anything returned or any compensation for that,” Mr Farrar said.
“If the guys on the ground aren’t diligent, it ends up being quite substantial losses for the business.”
Supercheap Auto worker stood down after viral video
May 6: A Gold Coast Supercheap Auto worker has been stood down after a video of his exchange with a screaming woman went viral.
The bizarre clip of a woman clutching a pram while screaming “don’t take my baby” outside the Ashmore Supercheap Auto store racked up thousands of views online.
In the video, a staff member is seen confronting a woman with a pram covered in a blanket.
He then directed another person to “ring the cops”.
When the staff member tries to take control of the pram, the woman is heard yelling: “Let my baby go”.
She then removes the blanket from the pram and boxes of items fall to the ground.
The Bulletin understands the staff member in the video has been stood down while a review into the incident is conducted.
A Supercheap Auto spokesman said a review was standard practice “after an event of this nature”.
“At all times, we remain focused on the health, safety and wellbeing of customers and team members,” he said.
“As we are continuing to cooperate with police on this matter, it would not be appropriate to make further comment at this time.”
The Bulletin has contacted police for comment.
‘Don’t take my baby’: Woman’s viral tirade outside Coast store
May 2: A bizarre video of a woman clutching a pram while screaming “don’t take my baby” outside a Gold Coast Supercheap Auto store has gone viral – but all is not what it seems.
The viral video posted to TikTok has racked up thousands of views online.
It shows an exchange which reportedly occurred outside the Supercheap Auto Ashmore store, where a staff member is seen confronting a woman with a pram covered in a blanket.
The staff member is seen directing another person to “ring the cops”.
When he tries to take control of the pram, the woman is heard yelling: “Let my baby go”.
The woman continues to scream “let go of it” and “don’t take my baby” as she attempts to take back control of the pram.
She then appears to give in and removes the blanket from the pram and boxes of items fall to the ground.
It is unknown if there was a baby inside the pram.
The Bulletin has contacted police and Supercheap Auto for comment.
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