An Auckland Viaduct bar has found a novel way of seeking justice after a patron stole their cordless phone last night.
In a social media post, Headquarters Viaduct wrote that the waterfront bar was looking to identify the "little chestnut turd" who'd stolen their phone, making a busy Waitangi Day morning shift all the more difficult.
"Anyone know this little ranga?" the post vented, accompanied by CCTV images and circles around the alleged offender.
The bar offered a $250 voucher to whoever could identify the "little chestnut turd" and his mates, $500 if there was a conviction and $600 if he could be brought in "so we can deal with him".
The post was not up for long though, and was quickly replaced with another stating the "phone thief" had been in touch and was returning the phone "immediately".