Aggression in thrift store: 'Angry reactions to corona policy'

MIDDELBURG - Aggression in a thrift store in Zeeland. Terre des Hommes has decided to close its doors. Several customers at the door had not made an appointment but wanted to go inside. They started throwing things at employees.

One of the volunteers has already received a shopping basket. Another angry customer deliberately broke crockery, says Omroep Zeeland. A declaration may still be made. “We are still looking at that, but the question is whether it makes sense. Who do you report against? We are a thrift store and so far had no reason to buy a security camera, ”says a spokesperson for the store.

The dissatisfaction with the corona rules, imposed from The Hague, is great, according to the spokesman. “We too are forced to keep shopping by appointment. This means that you book at least four hours in advance. Volunteers not only have to deal with misunderstanding but also with angry reactions. That cannot be the intention! ”

'Unheard of'

The incident with broken crockery turns out to be the last straw for the thrift store. “Unfortunately, that is the consequence of the behavior of some customers. Our volunteers are there day in and day out for a good cause. To deal with their safety in this way is unheard of. ”

The store expects to reopen as soon as the corona rules are less strict. Terre des Hommes in Middelburg was not available on Tuesday.

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