CCTV footage has captured the bizarre and brazen moment two thieves stole a bar table from a popular Birmingham venue, with one of them wearing the furniture item like a giant hat before they walked off with it.
The Brazen Theft Caught on Camera
The incident occurred outside Herbert's Yard eatery in Birmingham on Sunday, 12 January 2026. Security cameras show the pair calmly lifting the distinctive barrel-style Madri table together in the snowy conditions. In an audacious move, one of the individuals then hoisted the circular table over his head, wearing it as an oversized hat, before they both strolled away from the scene with their unusual prize.
Venue's Humorous Public Appeal
Management at Herbert's Yard quickly took to social media to call out the culprits and appeal for the table's return, mixing humour with a genuine request. "You've been caught," they posted. "Happy Monday to everyone except the two lads who thought using a Madri table as a hat was a good idea in the snow this weekend."
A spokesperson for the Birmingham venue added, "Looks like you had a great b*oody weekend, boys, but we'd like it back." They went on to joke, "First-class comedians? Debatable. If you want actual comedy, Paul Sinha is at Herbert's Yard on 4 February."
While seeing the funny side, the establishment made it clear they want their property returned. "We enjoy a laugh as much as the next person, but we really like those barrels and would like it back," the spokesperson continued, also promoting their regular comedy night on the first Wednesday of each month.
Mixed Public Reaction
The story, originally reported by What's the Jam, has sparked a range of reactions from the public online:
- One local commented: "This is hilarious. I love seeing people have fun."
- Another person joked: "What a barrel of laughs," punning on the table's design.
- A less amused individual stated: "Honestly pees me off you can't have anything anymore. They leave tables and chairs out in Europe, no one touches them because they appreciate nice places to eat."
- A fourth added: "They should have b*oody fell over."
The incident highlights the challenges hospitality venues face with outdoor furniture, even as the business maintains a remarkably good-humoured response to the peculiar crime.
