**BREAKING: FEATHERED THIEF WREAKS HAVOC ON LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE**
In a daring daylight heist, a sneaky seagull named Steve (or “The Chip Snatcher” as he’s come to be known) has been stealing bags of chips from a convenience store in a shocking display of avian audacity.
Eyewitnesses claim that Steve, a brazen bird with a taste for the finer things in life, has been swooping into the store on a daily basis, snatching bags of crispy goodness from unsuspecting customers and making off with them in a flurry of feathers and squawks.
“I was just reaching for my favorite flavor of chips when suddenly, this sneaky seagull comes out of nowhere and snatches the whole bag!” exclaimed local resident, Jane Doe. “I was left standing there, staring at the empty shelf in shock. I mean, who does that? A bird! That’s who!”
According to store owner, Bob Smith, Steve has made off with an estimated 20 bags of chips in the past week alone, with a total value of over $50.
“It’s like he has a sixth sense for sniffing out the snacks,” said Smith. “I’ve tried everything to catch him in the act – setting up traps, hiding behind the counter, even bribing him with seeds – but this bird is like a ninja. He’s always one step ahead!”
But Steve’s thieving ways haven’t gone unnoticed by the community. A local resident, fed up with the bird’s antics, has started a petition to have Steve banned from the store.
“I’m sick of this bird stealing all the chips!” exclaimed local resident, John Q. Public. “It’s like he’s trying to drive us all crazy with his sneaky ways. Someone needs to put a stop to this feathered menace!”
As for Steve, he’s still on the loose, flying free and snacking on his ill-gotten gains. When asked for comment, he simply squawked and flapped his wings, leaving behind a trail of crumbs and a satisfied smirk.
**UPDATE:** The store has announced plans to introduce a new “Seagull-Proof” chip dispenser, designed to outsmart even the sliest of birds. But Steve remains at large, plotting his next move… and his next snack.
