Theft in Taiwan

[Marco]

@inetcentral

A few days before Christmas 2019 in Taoyuan someone stole the wreath right off our door. We got the culprit on camera but the police didn’t really want to waste their time over a NT200 wreath.

Yet they chased this guy for accidentally walking out with a $65 bag of candy.

Don't be overzealous (Family Mart shoplifting case)

I am in my 40’s and recently came back to Taiwan from Australia to rediscover my cultural heritage and learn the language. In the process I obtained a ROC ID with household registration due to my family familial bloodlines. Now I am being prosecuted for NT5000 for “stealing” a NT60 bag of candy which in fact was intended for the kids. I was already running late and needed a red pen and stationary for student corrections. They didn’t sell it. Being in a rush I accidentally walked out with it. Ke…