Scary experience!

[Modano 0]

Good grief! How do people get away with stealing such huge items? How do you just walk out with a chainsaw?

[athena_ny 1]

Good grief! How do people get away with stealing such huge items? How do you just walk out with a chainsaw?

I've seen people walk out with giant comforters, and one time a mattress.

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

wow you did good

[Allie 5]

That would be a scary time for sure. Why didn't the security guy call the cops while you were stalling them at the counter. That way they would have had em with the goods in hand instead of searching a plate # that could be on a stolen vehicle.

I know when I worked retail in New York (not Canada, I know, but still), they couldn't call the cops unless they had proof the items were stolen. While they all knew that these guys had stolen the wire, without evidence that would hold up, the cops can't do anything most of the time, and it would probably reduce the chances of eventually catching them. Unless they have it on video as stolen, etc. it's very hard to prosecute. A lot of the laws in the US and Canada are similar in that respect, I'd assume.

LP is VERY tricky. If I saw someone steal something, as a customer service employee I couldn't do anything other than call LP. LP could see someone pick something up and put it in their pocket but couldn't detain them until they walked out of the store. Empty hangers prove nothing other than a lead for LP to go on. Etc etc etc.

I do know that convictions are hard to prove without proof. But if the cops were called then these guys could maybe explain to them just what they were doing with and where they obtained $4000 worth of copper wire.

You handled yourself well Laura it would be difficult to remain calm not knowing what these kooks were capable of.

Easy for the security guy to say just stall em he's not in arms reach

[Carlawarla 1]

Sorry about your scary experience Laura. Looks like you handled the situation deftly though! Hugs!

[Lona.C. 16]

wow crazy people , glad you guys didnt get hurt

whats next someone stealing an elephant ??

[CBR 0]

So were they arrested? That sure is a scary experience...you never know what someone on drugs is capable of. I bet that 5 minutes felt like hours!!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

So were they arrested? That sure is a scary experience...you never know what someone on drugs is capable of. I bet that 5 minutes felt like hours!!

I was at work all weekend and found out yesterday that yes, the police were called and there is a very strong case against them. I'm not 100% sure if they were caught or not. I'm sure I'll found out more info as the time goes along.

I was approached by management and told how impressed and proud of me they were. It made me feel better.

Thanks guys...you are the best!!!

Edited January 21, 2008 by ~Laura and Nick~

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Good grief! How do people get away with stealing such huge items? How do you just walk out with a chainsaw?

Would you stop someone with a chainsaw or an axe?

Laura, I'm so glad you weren't hurt!

[trailmix 77]

Good grief! How do people get away with stealing such huge items? How do you just walk out with a chainsaw?

Would you stop someone with a chainsaw or an axe?

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Good grief! How do people get away with stealing such huge items? How do you just walk out with a chainsaw?

Would you stop someone with a chainsaw or an axe?

Laura, I'm so glad you weren't hurt!

I certainly wouldn't!!!

Thanks IR

[J&K 0]

I was at work all weekend and found out yesterday that yes, the police were called and there is a very strong case against them. I'm not 100% sure if they were caught or not. I'm sure I'll found out more info as the time goes along.

I was approached by management and told how impressed and proud of me they were. It made me feel better.

Thanks guys...you are the best!!![/color]

Great Job! I used to love getting praise from the managers, even though there were those days working at the Service Desk where I would just want to walk out and quit because of nasty customers.

Retail is definitely Not for me

Although I did find out I would have been made a manager at some point...but I knew and they eventually found out that I wasn't long term. Something about getting a K-1 Visa and moving to the US

Please keep us updated on any info!

[bradcanuck 1]

My dad has worked in retail as a manager his whole life (save on foods for those on the west coast) he has had some doozies. Be very careful. A good friend of my dads stopped a shoplifter that stole some meat. The guy turned around and stabbed my dad's friend with a needle. He died 6 months later from aids.

Personally, I would have walked away and let "David from loss prevention" handle everything. 8.25 an hour is not worth that stress or risk. Personally, I'd only die for about 100 million.

[daisy16 0]

Laura you kept your cool wonderfully! it could have been very ugly.

You definitely deserve kudos from everyone, but especially your bosses.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

My dad has worked in retail as a manager his whole life (save on foods for those on the west coast) he has had some doozies. Be very careful. A good friend of my dads stopped a shoplifter that stole some meat. The guy turned around and stabbed my dad's friend with a needle. He died 6 months later from aids.

Personally, I would have walked away and let "David from loss prevention" handle everything. 8.25 an hour is not worth that stress or risk. Personally, I'd only die for about 100 million.

OMG that is HORRIBLE!!! Yes, I will be careful.

Side note though, I'm not making 8.5 an hour I was covering for the girl in returns...I'm head cashier.

If I was making 8.5 an hour..I would have let David take over too

Laura you kept your cool wonderfully! it could have been very ugly.

You definitely deserve kudos from everyone, but especially your bosses.

Thanks Daisy!!!

Edited January 21, 2008 by ~Laura and Nick~