Stealing

[Yorkshire-Seagull]

This evening, I saw a bloke of about 30 stealing in my local Asda. He was walking round, taking things off the shelves and slipping them under his coat (items like razors, HDMI cables, deodorant etc). He must have taken around £30 worth of stuff, before he just wandered out the door.

Take a look at the 3 options - what would you do?

For what it's worth, I chose option 2 - I told a member of staff, who went to 'report it'.

 

[happypig]

option 2.

cue NSC's "geezers" to come along and tell us "no-one likes a grass"

 

[Pavilionaire]

3 - take him down. From the items he stole he seems like a well-groomed nerd. Even I'd fancy my chances against that.

 

[alfredmizen]

This evening, I saw a bloke of about 30 stealing in my local Asda. He was walking round, taking things off the shelves and slipping them under his coat (items like razors, HDMI cables, deodorant etc). He must have taken around £30 worth of stuff, before he just wandered out the door.

Take a look at the 3 options - what would you do?

For what it's worth, I chose option 2 - I told a member of staff, who went to 'report it'.

snivelling grass.

 

[alfredmizen]

option 2.

cue NSC's "geezers" to come along and tell us "no-one likes a grass"

 

[Husty]

No one likes a grass.

 

[Petunia]

In a similar situation I too told a member of staff, but before the guy had left the store. The last I saw was the member of staff closely watching him, having already alerted their security.

Personally, I don't care if I am considered a grass. Retail prices are hiked up to compensate for shoplifters, so I am helping to pay for their nicked goods every time I shop!

 

[Megazone]

Option 4. See how much he's selling the stolen goods for and haggle a good price.

Everyone needs HDMI cables.

 

[Worthingite]

Agreed to no.2. Used to work in supermarkets and the things you see and hear of people nicking are mental. I've also been in a position where I didn't have 10p to rub together, and I didn't nick, simply because I was brought up knowing right from wrong, and having respect for the law - so before the bleeding hearts come in here saying they were just supporting themselves/family it just doesn't wash with me. No excuse for it IMO.

 

[spence]

In a similar situation I too told a member of staff, but before the guy had left the store. The last I saw was the member of staff closely watching him, having already alerted their security.

Personally, I don't care if I am considered a grass. Retail prices are hiked up to compensate for shoplifters, so I am helping to pay for their nicked goods every time I shop!

Just out of interest would you buy stolen goods down the pub if you knew you were getting a proper bargain?

 

[Baldseagull]

I have seen this happen, several times. I have at different times employed all the options above, although my version of tackling the thief was just to tell him I thought the store detective had clocked him.
The do nothing option was taken when I witnessed an old lady of about 75 slip a can of lager in her bag, I just couldn't do anything against a little old lady.

 

[Triggaaar]

Option 2. I'm too feeble for option 3.

The do nothing option was taken when I witnessed an old lady of about 75 slip a can of lager in her bag, I just couldn't do anything against a little old lady.

I'd have gone for option 3.

 

[ExmouthExile]

Depends on the circumstances, someone caught stealing a mars bar because they couldn't afford to eat, I'd probably turn a blind eye.

 

[Pork Knuckle Pete]

Agreed to no.2. Used to work in supermarkets and the things you see and hear of people nicking are mental. I've also been in a position where I didn't have 10p to rub together, and I didn't nick, simply because I was brought up knowing right from wrong, and having respect for the law - so before the bleeding hearts come in here saying they were just supporting themselves/family it just doesn't wash with me. No excuse for it IMO.

They were just supporting themselves/family.

 

[Pork Knuckle Pete]

I'd be disappointed if it was a small business but to be frank I don't really give a shit about the big super markets. They screw over plenty of people themselves so maybe it's redressing the balance?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Was there a reason for making this a public poll?

 

[atomised]

Sounds a bit like he or she was stealing to order

 

[Petunia]

Just out of interest would you buy stolen goods down the pub if you knew you were getting a proper bargain?

No. Would you?

 

[Justice]

Everyone has to make a living.

 

[smillie's garden]

Couldn't give a flying f%^k about Asda. Do Asda/Walmart care about the exploitation in their supply chains, and the small businesses that close when they open their stores?
If I saw someone nicking from a small business, then maybe I'd have a word with the light-fingered one if they didn't look too mental. Big retailers though? Pah. People are seriously naive if they think that a sudden drop in shop lifting would result in lower prices at the chains.