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[Trailrun23]

I have seen several thieves put items in the basket of one of those carts and ride right out the doors without paying. Store personnel everywhere. The ones I saw had things in boxes, like blenders and steaks they had put in plastic bags...no one made an effort to stop them. The electric scooters are not always used by people who really need them, they just take them because they are too lazy to walk around the store....I also see shoplifters hide clothing and other stuff under baby blankets in empty strollers. I have seen them even put items in a stroller under a blanket next to a baby. Sadly, I have seen this so often I can't even count the times. People think if they want something, they are entitled to it and just take it.

[Trailrun23]

Those scooters barely move from what I have seen.

[Trailrun23]

You don't need a pass or anything to use one of the scooters. Maybe it depends on the store.  I have seen people take one, ride around for awhile, then just abandon it and walk around and do their shopping.  The ones who seem to actually need them are usually elderly people who have trouble walking for very long. 

[Trailrun23]

More than likely she will be selling most of what she stole...or else she is going on hard-core Keto. Unfortunately, the theft happening so often now in stores isn't always someone on a scooter. I saw someone on the news who just took her reusable shopping bags in, filled them up, and carried them out to her car. I can't even imagine doing something like that! 

[SloopJohnB]

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@Trailrun23 wrote:

Those scooters barely move from what I have seen.

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@Trailrun23 The ones I witness at my local Publix and Wal-Mart go about 1 or 2 mph, tops.  And when in reverse they sound like a garbage truck backing up.  

[HisElk1]

@RedTop , and that's exactly what should happen.  I just read that police in Chicago are no longer allowed to chase after anyone going into a bank and stealing $.  SMH

[BoopOMatic]

 As high as meat is getting, we may all be eating cardboard before it's over....

 I told my Mother (96) that we're going to start dumpster diving...and she has to do the diving.....LOLOL....

[layla2450]

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@arrabella wrote:

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@BoopOMatic wrote:

 Meat thief on the loose.

 A lady in SC stole $1,500 worth of meat from a grocery - they have a photo of her so will probably be able to apprehend her soon. She was in one of those motorized carts; I guess that's how she was able to stash all that meat!

 Although - come to think of it - $1,500 worth of meat probably wouldn't take up that much space nowadays! 

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If this happened in Cali, no one would stop her as she wouldn't be prosecuted for theft so why waste their time.

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PROVE IT.

[SharkE]

Best Buy told me they don't chase after them they get picture of their license plate and the cops come to call later.

[Porcelain]

People are unhinged these days. Best to just let them steal without confrontation so they don't shoot up the supermarket.

Taking a picture of the license plate is a good idea. Police can send a SWAT team to the home later to make the arrest.