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Not every theft happens with masks or weapons. Some of the cleverest robbers today walk into restaurants with smiles on their faces, order lavishly, and then slip away without paying. For family-run eateries, this modern form of theft- known as 'dine-and-dash'- can be devastating. That's exactly what happened at Sai Surbhi, a well-known Indian restaurant in Greater Manchester, when two families turned an ordinary Saturday night into an unforgettable nightmare.

On August 30, restaurant owners Raman Kaur and Narinder Singh Athwa received a last-minute booking. The group, consisting of four adults and four children, booked a table ...