Rare Coca-Cola Bench Stolen From Chiba Shop
A rare red Coca-Cola bench was stolen from outside a prepared-food shop in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, in the early hours of October 24th, with the owner suspecting the thieves intended to resell the collectible item to enthusiasts after similar benches were found listed online for as much as 180,000 yen. (News On Japan)
A rare Coca-Cola bench was taken from the exterior of a prepared-food shop in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, early on October 24th. The store's owner, Shigeru Yoshida, discovered the bench missing upon opening for business that day. He expressed shock at the theft, questioning why someone would steal a bench. Security camera footage revealed a light-colored van with its hazard lights flashing outside the shop shortly before dawn, followed by a person believed to have emerged from the vehicle.
The suspected thief cut through a transparent plastic sheet covering the storefront, creating an opening for one person to enter and remove the Coca-Cola bench. Yoshida had owned the distinctive red bench for about 10 years after receiving it from a friend. It was popular among elderly customers who used it to rest while shopping.
The bench had also gained value as a collectible, with similar items listed online for up to 180,000 yen. Yoshida had seen such benches advertised online and believed the thief may have intended to sell the stolen item to collectors. He had filed a theft report with the police.
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