Vietnamese Man Slides Under Pharmacy Shutter to Retrieve Medicine
A man wearing a helmet and mask entered a Vietnamese pharmacy by sliding under a closing shutter. Staff briefly believed the action was a robbery attempt before learning the reason.
mg.co.zaA Vietnamese man slid under a closing pharmacy shutter while wearing a helmet and mask, causing staff to react with alarm for roughly two seconds. The incident occurred at closing time. Employees initially interpreted the entry as a potential robbery. The man later explained that he was retrieving medication for his wife.
Injuries or property damage were reported.
The pharmacy did not file a police report. The event was recorded and shared online.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Closing time
Man slid under pharmacy shutter wearing helmet and mask.
1 source@MarioNawfal - Immediately after
Staff reacted with alarm for about two seconds.
1 source@MarioNawfal - Shortly afterward
Man stated he was retrieving medicine for his wife.
1 source@MarioNawfal
Potential Impact
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Pharmacy staff may review closing procedures after the incident.
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