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Shameless pair 'dine and dash' from Tenerife restaurant

Traditional Spanish eatery El Cañonazo posted the video on Instagram (Image: @guachincheelcanonazo/Instagram)

Shameless pair 'dine and dash' from Tenerife restaurant

TL;DR

  • El Cañonazo shared a video of a couple allegedly leaving their restaurant without paying, with the man seen taking leftovers.
  • The incident at El Cañonazo occurred on August 22, and staff expressed anger over their inability to publicly identify the culprits due to data protection laws.
  • This event is part of a reported increase in 'dine and dash' incidents affecting the hospitality industry in the Canary Islands.
  • Other restaurants like Aiko Sushi, La Vespa, El Fogón, and Arepera 23 have also experienced customers leaving without settling their bills.
  • Cases vary, with some involving families, others couples, and resolutions ranging from legal action to a father settling a bill after social media exposure.