BERWICK STAR NEWS
Home » Man scares customers

Man scares customers

A drug affected man has been lurking around a cafe at a Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and security has not dealt with the problem, staff say.

The manager of the family-run cafe, Fadi Dahou, said the man often harassed customers for money.

Customers were also leaving the cafe mid-way through their meals as they felt uncomfortable, he said.

The man is described as Caucasion, 190cm tall, slim build, beard, and generally wore a hoodie and jeans.

Mr Daho, who did not wish to publish the name of his cafe, said security were failing to keep the area safe.

He said he contacted the centre security about the matter only to be emailed with a reply stating: “If you see something, call us.”

“Security just speak to him but doesn’t leave.”

Mr Dahou said he would contact police the next time the man entered the cafe.

A Scentre Group spokesperson said the safety and security of their customers, retail partners and employees was always the centre’s priority.

Digital Editions


  • Doveton park named after local legend

    Doveton park named after local legend

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 406623 After a united community push, a huge-hearted local legend has been immortalised at a Doveton park. The previously…

More News

  • Australia Day isn’t the problem – our identity is

    Australia Day isn’t the problem – our identity is

    Australia is a young country on an ancient land – and we are having an identity crisis. We argue about dates, flags, names, and labels because we have never done…

  • On hot days it’s important to replenish the fluids

    On hot days it’s important to replenish the fluids

    **Winning a grand final might be the best cure for hangover as some of the MERINDA PARK boys can attest to. A large number of the Cobras’ XI for Sunday’s…

  • Backhands, burns and banks

    Backhands, burns and banks

    DAVE: Morning boys, an absolute scorcher on the weekend and one member of our team is sporting the war-wounds of sunburn to prove it. We praised Blair last week for…

  • Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing Dandenong South burglary

    Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing Dandenong South burglary

    Two men allegedly fleeing from a commercial burglary in Dandenong South have been arrested by police. The pair had allegedly broken into a car-detailing business at Discovery Road just before…

  • What’s on

    What’s on

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 431626 CaseyGirlsCan Tennis at Hampton Park Free, coached beginner tennis sessions for Casey women, no prior skills or knowledge of tennis required. Follows the…