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swedeace · 06-28-2005, 10:26 PM

Any kind of a thief?

Damn! We had such a fun-filled day chasing down a thief at my college! *note the sarcasm* Well, it all happened instantaneously that I grabbed his shirt but lost my grip. I was so ready to just smack or push that guy against the wall so he'd lose his grip on his backpack with our $2,100 computer projector but I didn't. It was TOO fast for me that I did not think too quickly! Argh... Luckily, he was eventually caught! Chasing and trailing down a thief! My co-workers and I ran a chase after him. We ran after him, we searched for him, we had security come by, we had the Police Department arrest him (after security found him atop a house roof!), and we answered the FBI's questions, etc, etc.... Made for such a lonnnnnnng day at work today! *phew*

We went through A LOT... *phew*

Made for an interesting COPS-like and movie-of-the-week type of day for us!

swedeace · 06-29-2005, 05:23 PM

Wow. Hard to believe no one has any interesting story!

Number 9 Dream · 06-29-2005, 05:48 PM

Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street.

The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job

We're all crazy and will HURT you

MsOrange · 06-29-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by retrogirl82

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The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job

We're all crazy and will HURT you

one day at my old work, our manager threw a can of corn at a guy trying to steal beer....

good times, good times

Number 9 Dream · 06-29-2005, 05:50 PM

We're dangerous!

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

one day at my old work, our manager threw a can of corn at a guy trying to steal beer....

good times, good times

Courtnee · 06-29-2005, 05:55 PM

lol. i've never had to catch a theif

Lee · 06-29-2005, 06:12 PM

originally posted by retrogirl82:
Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street.

The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job We're all crazy and will HURT you.

You all better be careful that a guy like that doesn't complain to the police or you could be
facing possible assault and battery charges.

Nighthawk76 · 06-29-2005, 06:33 PM

In 6th grade (October of 1987 to be exact) I was in a store that was held up. A very scary experience. I didn't chase the thief though.

swedeace · 06-29-2005, 06:39 PM

Now everyone replies... hey, cool! 8)

RetroGirl: I know what you mean about people not wanting to mess with you guys at work! It's the same with us after yesterday. There were three of us females, so the administrative assistants all have nicknamed us three as "Charlie's Angels!"

Don't mess with us women... imagine the guy talking with other inmates over why he was in jail - "I tried stealing this projector and got chased by three women!" LOL!

MsOrange · 06-29-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

originally posted by retrogirl82:
Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street.

The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job We're all crazy and will HURT you.

You all better be careful that a guy like that doesn't complain to the police or you could be
facing possible assault and battery charges. And if I were you, I would censor my cuss words
a little better.

never a dull moment with you, huh webby?

Nighthawk76 · 06-29-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrogirl82

Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street.

The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job

We're all crazy and will HURT you

I am going to have to go with webwarrior on this one. Kerliyn could actually be brought up on assault charges for this. Unless you are in physical danger and you are protecting yourself, you cannot use violence on somebody else. Since Kerliyn and Gretchen were not placed in any physical danger, their actions would be considered assault and not self defense. In fact they would be in more trouble then the guy who actually held up the store.

TJL · 06-29-2005, 07:24 PM

I worked a few retail jobs in my life, and we occasionally had to nab a thief. Usually we wold just observe the person who swiped something, then call the Mall security to grab them as they left the store.

It was really fun to watch the person try to put the stuff back after they noticed that they were being watched.

Boy, some of those folks had the best acts in the world. The security would take the stolen items off of them, and they would swear the stuff just appeared there magically!

Kay Scarpetta · 06-29-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

You all better be careful that a guy like that doesn't complain to the police or you could be
facing possible assault and battery charges. And if I were you, I would censor my cuss words
a little better.

Yeah I agree on the first part. It is pretty comical, but unless he flashed a weapon, she shouldn't have done that.

As for the second- as long as the word is sensored somehow, they won't get in trouble for it

MsOrange · 06-29-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kay Scarpetta

Yeah I agree on the first part. It is pretty comical, but unless he flashed a weapon, she shouldn't have done that.

i would have done worse

Kay Scarpetta · 06-29-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

i would have done worse

True, I probably would have done the same thing. I'm unfortunately a very violent person

06-28-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Ever had to chase a thief? Any kind of a thief? Damn! We had such a fun-filled day chasing down a thief at my college! note the sarcasm Well, it all happened instantaneously that I grabbed his shirt but lost my grip. I was so ready to just smack or push that guy against the wall so he'd lose his grip on his backpack with our $2,100 computer projector but I didn't. It was TOO fast for me that I did not think too quickly! Argh... Luckily, he was eventually caught! Chasing and trailing down a thief! My co-workers and I ran a chase after him. We ran after him, we searched for him, we had security come by, we had the Police Department arrest him (after security found him atop a house roof!), and we answered the FBI's questions, etc, etc.... Made for such a lonnnnnnng day at work today! phew We went through A LOT... phew Made for an interesting COPS-like and movie-of-the-week type of day for us!

06-29-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street. The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job We're all crazy and will HURT you
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06-29-2005, 05:55 PM	#6
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06-29-2005, 06:12 PM	#7
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	originally posted by retrogirl82: Well, not me personally, but where I work we had someone demand that the girl(Kerliyn) give him all the money in the lotto drawer....well, she starts screaming at him like a psycho and slams his hand repeatedly in the lotto drawer, causing him to freak out and run....LOL, that's not the worst part-- one of our other coworkers Gretchen chased him down on the street. The lesson learned here today? Never f*ck with people at my job We're all crazy and will HURT you. You all better be careful that a guy like that doesn't complain to the police or you could be facing possible assault and battery charges.
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06-29-2005, 07:24 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I worked a few retail jobs in my life, and we occasionally had to nab a thief. Usually we wold just observe the person who swiped something, then call the Mall security to grab them as they left the store. It was really fun to watch the person try to put the stuff back after they noticed that they were being watched. Boy, some of those folks had the best acts in the world. The security would take the stolen items off of them, and they would swear the stuff just appeared there magically!
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06-29-2005, 05:23 PM	#2
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Wow. Hard to believe no one has any interesting story!

06-29-2005, 06:33 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	In 6th grade (October of 1987 to be exact) I was in a store that was held up. A very scary experience. I didn't chase the thief though.

06-29-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Now everyone replies... hey, cool! 8) RetroGirl: I know what you mean about people not wanting to mess with you guys at work! It's the same with us after yesterday. There were three of us females, so the administrative assistants all have nicknamed us three as "Charlie's Angels!" Don't mess with us women... imagine the guy talking with other inmates over why he was in jail - "I tried stealing this projector and got chased by three women!" LOL!