The arrests come after staff at the Bella Ciao Italian restaurant in Swansea’s Castle Street claim the couple’s family of 8 left without paying a £329 bill after ordering “the most expensive things on the menu”.
Other eateries in the area have also claimed the same couple have also made off without paying after racking up huge bills.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Two people have been arrested following reports of several incidents of non-payment of restaurant bills and shoplifting.
“A 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, both from Sandfields, Port Talbot, have been arrested for fraud (obtaining services dishonestly) and theft offences. They are currently in police custody at Swansea Central police station.
“Our investigation is ongoing.”
(Lead image: Bella Ciao restaurant)
