Convenience store clerk stabbed to death after asking customer to wear mask

composite image of crime scene and suspect

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment convenience store, homicide, knife-attack, Taoyuan City

A convenience store clerk in Taoyuan City died after being stabbed in the chest by a customer he had asked to put on a mask this morning, November 21. According to reports, a 41-year-old man named Chiang entered a 7-11 store on Guangfeng Road in Guishan District at around 5:00 am. The 30-year-old clerk, named Tsai, requested that Chiang put on a facemask according to epidemic prevention regulations. Chiang, who lives upstairs in the same building as the convenience store,

7-11 store in Xiwu District, Taoyuan City

Crime and Criminals

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment armed-robbery, convenience store, Taoyuan City

An armed robber fired a shot into the ceiling of a 7-11 convenience store in Taoyuan City this morning, before pointing the gun at security guards replenishing the ATM machine, and demanding the cash. According to Taoyuan City Police Department, a man armed with a pistol entered the convenience store on Zhongshan Road in Xinwu District at around 10:00 am this morning, Monday, October 25. After firing the warning shot, and threatening the security guards, the man escaped with a

Violent Crimes

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment convenience store, surgical masks, violence

A convenience store clerk in New Taipei City was sent to hospital after being beaten up by a man who refused to comply with the requirement to wear a mask and register his name and phone number when visiting the store, today, May 17. At around 7:00 am this morning a 50-year-old man, named Lai, entered a High Life convenience store in Tucheng District, without wearing a surgical mask. A 22-year-old clerk named Zhuo requested he put on a mask

security monitor footage showing guards and customers restraining disarmed robber

Crime and Criminals

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment armed-robbery, convenience store, firearms, Taoyuan City

An attempted armed robbery of an ATM cash box at a convenience store was foiled by security guards, and customers who came to their assistance, in Taoyuan City yesterday, November 27. A 38-year-old suspect, Liao Ming-zong, had been planning the robbery for the past two weeks, and had stolen a motorcycle, and purchased a modified pistol for the purpose. Liao and an accomplice named Huang arrived at the store on Wenhua Road in Guishan District at around 2:00pm, but Huang

Clerk laying on bench after being stabbed by customer

Violent Crimes

December 24, 2018 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment convenience store, knife-attack, Sanchong District

A man who struggled to come up with enough money to purchase drinks and snacks at a Family Mart convenience store in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, stabbed the clerk after feeling humiliated by a comment. Shortly before midnight last night, a 44-year-old man named Ye put more than NT$100 worth of goods on the counter, and pulled NT$30 in small change out of his pocket. While feeling around for more change, the clerk, who had experience with Mr Ye

dog being groomed in convenience store dining area

Stupid Stuff

May 7, 2017 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment convenience store, dog grooming

Pictures of a couple grooming a dog on a convenience store dining table sparked outrage among Taiwanese netizens after they were uploaded to social media. The pictures appeared on a popular breaking news Facebook page. Although the location of the store was unspecified, it could be clearly seen that the incident occurred in a Taiwan 7-11 store. The pictures showed dog hair strewn over the table and on the floor. The pair seem oblivious to customers eating nearby.