Man stole beef, tracked by police 1,000 km across Japan.

A thief was tracked and arrested over 1,000 kilometers away for stealing two packs of ground beef in Japan.

Man stole beef, tracked by police 1,000 km across Japan.

You know how in Japan, customer service is on another level? They’ll chase you down the street just to return a 10 yen coin you dropped. But let me tell you, if you think you can rip them off and get away with it, think again! Check this out: a 41-year-old guy tried to swipe two packs of ground beef worth 184 yen from a supermarket in Sapporo. He was caught by a 56-year-old security guard but pushed him away and ran. Now, that’s just ballsy!

Here’s the kicker: the cops tracked him down using security cameras all the way to Chita City, over 1,000 kilometers away! People are scratching their heads, asking why they’d use so many resources to catch a petty thief. But hey, it’s all about sending a message: you mess with the beef in Sapporo, you best believe we’re coming for you! So, if you’re thinking about a life of crime, maybe stick to the less meaty offenses.

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