A bizarre incident occurred when a life-size cutout of aespa member Karina was stolen from an overseas store.
Recently, various online communities and social media have been buzzing about CCTV footage of the theft that took place at an MLB store in Malaysia.
The released video shows a man in a black hoodie wandering in front of the store before entering and quickly running off with the life-size standee of Karina on display.
At the time of the incident, store employees were slow to realize it and chased the culprit, but he had already left the scene. This scene quickly spread among internet users, and many expressed their surprise at the unusual incident of 'standee theft.'
As the controversy grew, MLB Malaysia also released a statement through its official social media. The brand noted, "We are aware of the unauthorized removal of artist Karina's life-size cutout from our store," adding, "This display is an asset of MLB and was arranged for the enjoyment of many customers."
It added, "Currently, the matter is being reviewed internally, and we appreciate the interest and understanding of our customers."
In the wake of the unexpected 'standee theft incident,' both fans and local consumers have been unable to hide their astonishment, with attention now focused on the identity of the culprit and subsequent actions.
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