Watch moment cheeky seagull steals bag of crisps from Yorkshire supermarket

Footage shows the peckish bird leaving Heron Foods in Filey with the crisps in his beak.

The video was filmed by Christina Makin who was with her nephew Archie, 12, who is battling cancer.

Christina, 32, said: "It was hilarious, we were just minding our own business and suddenly this big seagull comes walking out after pinching a bag of crisps.

"Apparently he's a regular shoplifter and comes in almost every day for snacks.

"The staff have all been told not to chase him or shoo him out, just let him take what he wants and that's it."

The seagull was filmed raiding the supermarket on April 30 but according to other customer's he's a repeat offender.

Another clip shows the seagull march straight up to the savoury snacks and snatch a bag of flame grilled steak crisps from the bottom shelf.

One local said: "He's a terror, but probably no more blatant than most shoplifters these days.

"He's quite the celebrity around here and seems to relish in his notoriety.

"I've seen him targeting people's cars in the car park. Last week he tried nicking the aerial off someone's car. He's a cheeky one but no one seems to be able to stop him."

Since the videos were posted on Facebook, the seagull has been nicknamed 'Stephen' with other social media users claiming they have also witnessed him causing chaos.

One user said: "That is definitely Stephen Seagull! I recognise his swagger anywhere."

Another added: "There are two of them who target the shops around here. Stephen goes in and the other one, called Dave, is usually the look out. Police aren't interested."