In a bold and unapologetic move, a young café proprietor has delivered a scathing public rebuke to 'eshays' captured on surveillance cameras trying to force entry into her establishment on three separate occasions within a single month. Bea Elmer, who co-owns Tayzies Café and Kitchen in the coastal community of Ocean Shores, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, reported that the attempted intrusions occurred between February and March of this year.
A Direct and Unfiltered Warning
Through what she described as a 'light-hearted educational video' shared on social media platforms, Ms Elmer issued a triumphant and explicit message aimed directly at the aspiring thieves. "This video is for the two eshays that keep repeatedly trying to break into Tayzies Coffee and Kitchen," she announced at the outset. "I just wanted to make it explicitly clear as something from me, like from my soul, my heart, I mean this: F*** off. Sincerely, with love Tayzies."
CCTV Evidence and Advanced Security Measures
The café owner supplemented her verbal warning with compelling screenshots extracted from her high-definition CCTV system. The images depicted two individuals clad in balaclavas and loose-fitting attire, diligently attempting to pry open windows and doors under the cover of darkness. "We have really amazing CCTV cameras here that have picked up on you," Ms Elmer stated emphatically.
She further elaborated on the sophisticated security infrastructure in place, noting, "And although you don't care, because you wear really brave face-coverings so I can't tell who you are, AI works alongside our CCTV so when a human-shaped object shows up at 5.35am on March 3, it gives us a little notification straight to our phones." This technological integration allowed for immediate alerts, enabling a swift response to any suspicious activity.
Frustration Over Persistent Damage
Addressing the perpetrators' repeated failures to gain access, Ms Elmer attributed their lack of success to the café's robust physical security. "Whilst it's been entertaining to watch you feebly attempt to get in through our windows and doors, it's really starting to piss me off because you're leaving little dents and marks. Stop that," she expressed with palpable irritation. The secure doors and windows, while effective in preventing entry, had nonetheless suffered minor cosmetic damage from the persistent efforts.
A Strategic Note That Deterred the Thieves
In a clever tactical move, Ms Elmer disclosed that she had left a handwritten note affixed to the café's entrance, specifically intended for the would-be intruders. The message read unequivocally, "We don't leave a single dollar on the premises so don't waste your/our time." Subsequent CCTV footage revealed the moment the pair approached, read the note, conferred with one another, and ultimately decided to abandon their mission altogether.
"Eshay One reads my note, calls over Eshay Two to come and have a look as well... and then you both quickly leave," she narrated. "Maybe this time you're actually going to listen. Let me just reiterate: there is absolutely zero money. There are no valuables left in Tayzies overnight, ever."
Standard Security Protocols and Broader Concerns
Ms Elmer was keen to emphasise that this policy of removing all valuables was not a recent reaction to the break-in attempts but a long-standing standard practice. "This isn't something that we're just doing now because we've had attempted break-ins and we're worried that you might come back. We never leave anything in here. There's no cash, there's no tips, there's no phones, there's no laptops," she clarified.
The café co-owner confirmed that she had formally reported the incidents to local law enforcement, providing them with comprehensive CCTV footage for investigation. She also highlighted that other hospitality venues in the Ocean Shores area have experienced similar criminal activities, suggesting a pattern of targeting within the local business community. Authorities have been contacted for further comment regarding these ongoing investigations.
