Shoplifter - Co-Op Lordship Lane

[Azira]

Grok Wrote:

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> I was told by the security guard that the basket

> contained some raw steak, tea bags, and sweets.

> Sounds like a basket of food a skint dad may have

> taken when pushed to the limits by a Govt that is

> trying to cut IN WORK benefits.

You'll break your knees making that massive leap to a conclusion. You could just as easily infer that it was a terrorist, drug dealer, kleptomaniac, Father Christmas impersonator or public schoolboy.

It must be satisfying being able to see evidence for your world view in any action, no matter whether there's any logical basis for that inference or not.

[DaveR]

"I was told by the security guard that the basket contained some raw steak, tea bags, and sweets...."

Maybe a very challenging episode of ready steady cook?

[JohnL]

DaveR Wrote:

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> "I was told by the security guard that the basket

> contained some raw steak, tea bags, and

> sweets...."

>

> Maybe a very challenging episode of ready steady

> cook?

Or - The Apprentice.

[steveo]

Back in the day before the day when we were very poor, my flatmate used to take breakfast in the Co-op. His particular favourite was a pasty from the cold cabinet which he would unwrap and eat before getting to the checkout with a pint of milk.

[Azira]

I've been so poor I lived off nothing but porridge for several months, and funnily enough I never once felt the need to steal.

[DMW23]

Azira Wrote:

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> I've been so poor I lived off nothing but porridge

> for several months, and funnily enough I never

> once felt the need to steal.

If you had you'd now be doing porridge

now where's my coat?

[Ridgley]

annabel42 Wrote:

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> I have known very wealthy people with no need to

> shop lift do this. Something psychological I

> guess.

Wyonna Ryder

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Did Richard Madely not get pinched once as well?

[rodneybewes]

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> Did Richard Madely not get pinched once as well?

Yup. They renamed them Pinch and Judy after he raided the local supermarket.

[DMW23]

I think Madely denied it and still does

[stevie23b]

If you are going to steal your dinner then do it from the CO OP.

[rabbitears]

Also, throw some fruit or veg in there too, you'll die of scurvy

[DulwichFox]

Cannot see why the Co-op would be that concerned abort people nicking some of their produce.

1/2 of it is at its use by date or over its best by date. Saves them the trouble of having to dispose of it.

Perhaps they (and other supermarkets) should have a 'Please Help Yourself' section.

Foxy.

[Henry_17]

Richard Madley

http://happyfingersproductions.com/guest-posts/defending-the-indefensible/

[aerie]

Or Lady Isobel Barnett, years ago, tuna I think, with the aid of a poacher's bag. And she was a JP. Giving credence to the theory mooted here that if it's in you to steal you will - unlike most people who patiently queue in the Coop.

[Sue]

aerie Wrote:

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> Or Lady Isobel Barnett, years ago, tuna I think,

> with the aid of a poacher's bag. And she was a JP.

> Giving credence to the theory mooted here that if

> it's in you to steal you will - unlike most people

> who patiently queue in the Coop.

Poor Lady Barnett subsequently killed herself because of the shame of the publicity.

And since she clearly didn't need to steal groceries, was probably genuinely ill or forgetful.

[Azira]

The point is that need doesn't necessarily motivate theft, so the fact someone can afford groceries isn't evidence of anything.

[aerie]

exactly Azira, as per my point that LIB was wearing a poacher's bag inside her coat, and yes she committed suicide by electrocution, proving that she shoplifted for kicks. Not because there was a tory covernment: however, why is it that from 5-6 pm peak time there are only 2 cashiers operating at the Coop

[aerie]

or a tory government

[Loz]

You can edit your posts, aerie.

[Saffron]

Committing suicide is not proof that someone shoplifted for kicks. Suicide suggests that there were deeper psychological issues contributing to the situation. xx

[Bluerevolution]

Sounds more like deep depression. I've worked retail security in the past and have seen it all, for kicks/laugh, desperation, need, idiocy, drunk- retail security is more about visual presence and health and safety of staff and customers.

[Green Goose]

aerie Wrote:

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> or a tory government

aerie, that is a pathetic comment. Kindly take a more considered assessment prior to posting.

GG

[alice]

GG if your advice was followed many posts would disappear including this one.