Woman Steals Designer Sink from Restaurant Bathroom in Altrincham

In a bizarre incident at Jardim Rodizio Grill in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, restaurant owner Robert Melman, 72, was shocked to discover that a woman had stolen a £150 sink from the establishment's restroom. On February 20, CCTV footage revealed the woman entering the toilets with an empty black bag and exiting ten minutes later with the bag noticeably bulging, presumably containing the sink and its attached pipes. Melman, who has experienced various thefts in his 25 years in the hospitality industry, found the situation amusing despite the unusual nature of the crime. He speculated that the thief may have been a previous customer who knew how to easily dismantle the sink. The incident has sparked laughter and curiosity among staff, with Melman ultimately choosing not to report the theft to the police, believing they have more pressing matters to address. This theft stands out as one of the more eccentric cases in Melman's career, which includes a history of thefts of smaller items like wine and cutlery.