Brazen West Lothian customer slams door on driver after dodging £62 takeaway payment
A West Lothian Indian takeaway has hit out after a customer dodged payment by closing the door on the delivery driver and not returning.
The brazen custom allegedly placed a £62 order from Curry Club in Broxburn on Sunday, April 20. Issuing an appeal on social media, the venue claim they received no cash and are appealing for information from locals.
The incident has been reported to police.
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The furious team at Curry Club said: "Alert!!! Someone ordered food for £62.
"But customer shut the door on driver and never returned for the payment. Reported to police, police crime investigation will start on Wednesday.
"We need payment before Wednesday or we will reveal the full address in Uphall as well as the phone of the person here.
"Just make the payment and we will close this before Wednesday. Please like and share."
Many people were quick to share their thoughts on the bold act. One person commented: "Shocking. Really poor to do this as you guys are so generous... no need."
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A second customer added: "Block the address from future orders man, you guys don't deserve that."
"From now on, please don't hand over food until payment is given. That's honestly disgusting behaviour", a third said.
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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