Today was our Christmas party, the company provided us with food and refreshments because our store had perfect scores on our secret shops. All you can eat vegetable trays, sandwiches and sodas were provided by the deli. My co-workers ate so much that it was hard for them to go back to work, they kept asking for extra bathroom breaks and our store water system is shut off because of the construction work that’s being done in our building…go figure.
It was a tad slower than expected at the grocery store. We loaded up with extra checkers and courtesy clerks but the problem with that was we needed more customers. The whole day was just spurts of people and mostly big orders from $100-$350. Undercover security showed up today as well because shoplifters like to take advantage of the busy days before Christmas.
They apprehended a 14 year old who was trying to steal (2) 22oz bottles of Corona beer. They’ve been watching him for quite some time when he decides to run out the door with the bottles in hand. They ran after him and told him to stop but he just kept running. They finally caught up to the boy, put him in handcuffs and brought him back to the store. While in the break room enjoying the free food, I can hear the boy struggling and swearing at the officers as they were trying to bring him to the back room for briefing. With a cupcake stuffed in my mouth. I listened as the officers were asking him questions…
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: I’m going to sue your asses.
Undercover Security: Little shit, punch me in my throat!
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: I’m not going to tell you anything!
Undercover Security: Make it easy on yourself, why you do it?
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: Nope.
Undercover Security: Fine, well call the cops and they’ll call your parents.
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: My friend dared me to.
The boy starts crying…
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: [sobbing] Please let me go, I won’t do it again. I’m sorry.
Undercover Security: Most kids steal gum or candy but you took alcohol and then you punched me.
Youngin’ caught Runnin’: [still sobbing] …
The police finally came and took the boy away. I can’t imagine how his parents would feel once they find out about this incident.
One more day til our grocery store closes on the only day of the year!
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That’s a sad story…I hope that boy gets some help. Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time off.
Wow. 14 years old. Such a bummer. Chances are his parents won’t be surprised. Considering he had the tenacity to punch a guard in the throat… he’s probably done some other crazy shiz in his day. Not to mention, they say you learn those qualities from your home.
Yikes, I didn’t even know the undercover security guys were so intense.
@Eerika I looked at your blog, it’s a nice one, and it’s also cool that you’re like-minded to me.
I betcha if he only tried to run with one 40 ouncer, he might have gotten away.
But seriously, a 14-year-old going for an alcohol grab and run…I doubt that made much of a splash when he was carted home. Hell, the beer was probably for one of his parents. Early Christmas gift.
When I was a teenager, my friends always stole beer and ran off with it. We couldn’t buy it so we stole it sometimes.
Sounds like there are adventures daily…