Two Sharp Screws Found on Baby Seat in Supermarket Restroom: Accident or Deliberate Act?

"It Could Have Been Left Behind by Accident During Maintenance"

"We Should Notify the Supermarket and Request an Investigation to Find the Culprit"

A report has emerged claiming that screws were found standing upright on a baby seat inside the restroom of a large supermarket, sparking debate among netizens about whether the act was intentional.

Two sharp screws are standing upright on a child safety seat in the restroom of a large supermarket in Cheonan, Chungnam. Online community 'Bobae Dream'.

On June 2, a post titled "Someone Placed Screws on a Child Safety Seat in Cheonan" was uploaded to the online community 'Bobae Dream'.

The author, identified as A, wrote, "I found screws on the child safety seat in the restroom at Emart Traders, where babies usually sit. I discovered them and immediately removed them. It was a shocking situation because a child could have been injured if they sat there." A also advised, "Please check the child seats for any sharp objects before use."

The photo A posted with the message shows two screws with their sharp ends pointed upward, placed side-by-side on the child safety seat in the restroom, where parents typically seat their children while using the facilities. If a parent had not checked the seat and placed their child there, it could have resulted in a serious accident.

Some netizens who saw the post suggested, "It could have been left behind by mistake during maintenance work," raising the possibility that the screws were accidentally dropped by workers. However, the majority of commenters argued, "If they were dropped by accident, they wouldn't be standing upright like that," and "This is not something to just remove and move on. The supermarket should be notified, and the police should be asked to investigate the CCTV footage to find the culprit," expressing strong reactions.

A similar controversy occurred in November last year when dozens of screws, apparently scattered intentionally, were discovered in the parking lot of an apartment complex in South Korea. The person who reported the incident to the police indicated it was a 'screw attack.' However, CCTV footage only captured an unknown individual scattering something near parked cars before leaving, making it difficult for the authorities to apprehend the suspect.

According to Article 366 of the Criminal Act, anyone who damages another person’s property and reduces its utility can be sentenced to up to three years in prison or fined up to 7 million won. If it is a first-time offense and no actual accident occurred, a fine between 500,000 and 3 million won is typically imposed. However, if an accident or injury results from the damaged property, charges such as injury or negligent bodily harm may apply, leading to much heavier penalties.

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