It's been awhile since I caught a shoplifter and yesterday was the day. I went to a grocery store to buy some lunch / dinner for my shift. As I was waiting to be served some deli meats, the fella in front of me asked for.. 2 lbs of beef jerky ( first off the stuff is pretty expensive and two it's almost obvious there is no intention to pay for it ). Once the clerk handed it to him, I thought I should follow and see what he does with it. Sure enough. Around the corner..and down the front pants along the waist line it goes. GOTCHA ! Never mind lunch..
A few moments later, he joins up with his wife / girlfriend and they head to the till... no jerky.
He walks out of the store and I am right behind him.
" Excuse me. Hi. Ummm . I noticed you got some beef jerky and tucked it in your pants. You are under arrest for theft, buddy!". By then the store manager comes out ( guess the clerk told him ) and inside the store we go. BUSTED !
I hate people who steal ! I don't care if it's a soda or steaks or pharmacy goods or a handful of candy.
When I was working as a Loss Prevention Officer, I was always busy catching someone.. amazing how many people steal !
In the years I worked as an L.P.O, I must have caught somewhere close to 1500 people. Some were kids, seniors, working proffesionals, a few were criminals in general. Several suspects also had some warrants ( two were Canada wide ).
What I never understood is what compels someone to steal. Some think that just because a store makes millions of dollars is a good reason ( "They don't need my $20 , they make sooo much!" ). Of all the excuses people can come up with !
Simply put.. I hate people who steal. Even worst are employees. I have seen that. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you !
Ok.. now for something a bit more humorous: When I was growing up, there was a game show called Hollywood Squares, hosted by Peter Marshall. They had some of the funniest people on that show. One of them was a fellow by the name Paul Lynde. Paul was a quick thinker and can come up with funny answers on the spot. Here are a few:
Peter Marshall: Can chewing gum help prevent a child from catching a cold?
Paul Lynde: No, but I know it’ll plug a runny nose.
Peter Marshall: Paul, according to the World Book Encylopedia, what is the main reason dogs pant?
Paul Lynde: Because they can’t talk dirty!
Peter Marshall: If a women becomes pregnant while employed, is she now entitled to
six weeks maternity leave?
Paul Lynde: Only if the baby resembles the boss.
Peter Marshall: Why do sheep sleep huddled up?
Paul Lynde: Because Little Boy Blue's a weirdo!
Peter Marshall: Paul,Zsa Zsa Gabor says she never ever swims with her face in the water. Why?
Paul Lynde: It clogs the drain.
Peter Marshall: When you pat a dog on its head he will usually wag his tail. What will a goose do?
Paul Lynde: Make him bark.
That's it for today...have a great day!
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