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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

At the same shopping centre where this week’s pumpkin projectile happened to me and I witness another loud confrontation between staff v shoplifter, this time at Aldi. I kept my distance and eyes on them the entire time. What is happening though? Twice in a week while I’m here. I honestly don’t feel that safe coming here anymore.

Edit - I was influenced and purchased the garlic dip. Garlic bomb incoming 😶‍🌫️

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I’m sorry bro, there are parts of Melbourne that are especially cooked now. Poverty, drugs and lack of support services are really causing a crunch and leading to increased shoplifting and aggression.

It might be worth going somewhere else, another area if possible