How do I deal with a friend who steals stuff from stores?
611605
It is not right of your friend to put you into this position. If you know about it, and don't 'snitch', then you are committing a crime too! This guy has no business involving you in his law breaking.\n\nTell him you don't want to know about this sort of thing and the next time he tells you, you are going to pass the information on to the authorities.
280868
You can only tell her that you think it's wrong and just stay away. The things that you say she's going to do are dangerous not just for herself but for you as well. Let her make her own mistakes and be there for her when she realizes it's a mistake. Just remember you can't change people and if she pushes you to join her in a shoplift or drug related activity you can get into just as much trouble as she could and that she's not being a true friend. You're a good person to worry about your friend the way you do unfortunatley she's going to have to figure this out for herself. You've already told her how you feel and that's all you can do.
653681
Some things you can let go, like the separate checks at McDonalds.  That's actually in your benefit!  Otherwise, instead of letting it casually slide be more upfront without the confrontation.  For example, at the restaurant, smile and say how much you owe and then turn to your friend and say how much he or she owes.  If they try to short it then calmly point out that there's been a mistake.  Don't ever act accusatory or angry because it will put your friend on the defense.  \n\nAs for driving, keep it light.  If they always want you to drive, mention how those gas prices keep going up and how you don't mind driving but could use a few dollars if he or she doesn't want to take turns.  \n\nKeep in mind that your friend may not realize how much you are doing.  A friend of mine would always remind me about money that I owed her forgetting that I already covered her for enough things that she owed me money.  It was like she was so concerned about her finances that only what she spent would stand out in her mind.  I don't think she did it on purpose.  I was becoming resentful and had to just let go of a couple of things.  On what I couldn't let go, I started keeping better track of what I spent and when she would insist that I drive again I would point out that I drove the last couple of times or when she would ask for $5 from two weeks ago, I would remember that I already paid it or covered her already.
908127
If you knowingly received stolen goods, your going to the greybar hotel for a time bubba. Burn the loot and start setting up your alibi, your friend is rolling on everybody he knows.
678071
I stole from stores for three reasons \n1- I wanted the item but didn't want to pay what they were asking for it\n\n2- The item was way too easy to take. Why should i pay for it if doesn't have a security tag and no one is going to notice if i walk out with it? \n\n3- Its fun when you do it with friends...just to see what you can get away with. Then later, you sit around and compare who got better stuff. \n\nP.S. I was never caught but I don't do it anymore cause I have more to lose now if I get caught and I have more money available to spend.
174300
Unfortunately girls can be very deceitful!. Girls like your friend have no self respect or self -esteem so they settle for very low stanadards. she couldn,t get her own so she stole your property. You know you can do better anyways cus, you had him first, so I'd say you leave her with your left overs, leave the jerk alone too, and you will find someone who is worth you, and will value you more truly than this guy not to cheat on you rather with your best friend or stranger.
577752
It probably will offend her.  I would suggest saying something like.....Wow, If I didn't know any better I would think I was in my own home.  We are gonna have to go shopping together so we quit buying the same things.
206208
avoid them and hang around with better people (thoses who are you friends no questions asked). also stop letting them use you can also be attempted so that they will get the hint and get lost.
1123713
you should call the cops and tell them that you had some stuff stolen from your property they may or may not do something about it....
968840
Report the thefts to the campus police and tell them you suspect your roomate. Also go talk to the dean of the school about this problem. See if you can get a new roomate.
655469
tell her that you guys should do some shopping together and maybe that will hold her for a little while because she has just gotten some new clothes. if this doesn't work, think if you really want to stay her friend and if you don't, make new ones. you shouldn't be with people that annoy you or upset you...be with people who care about you and not their clothes. good luck!
779998
Unless the retailer is in a farmer's market, barterring is generally not an option.  You just emphatically tell them "we don't barter...it's priced as marked."  They have to take it or leave it....and if they try to make a stink and can't take no for an answer and become a nuissance, you can always call security or the police.\nJust make sure you're respectful with them the whole time and don't let them get you to react, no matter how much it hurts.\nBut they're in no position to try and barter in most establishments.
828230
If you think it is her boyfriend, then why not just ask him.  What if it is your Mom or one of her other friends taking her things. You won't know really. And if it is that expensive of items then she should have them locked up in a safe or her door locked.
32863
Well, there are three solutions to this problem. The first solution would be if there were other witnesses to the theft besides you, then you and the other witnesses should all go to the police and tell them together, anonymously. The second option would be, if you knew this person who stole something, to talk this person into going and telling the police. It may be hard to see someone you know being taken to jail, but it would be the right thing. \n   The third option that you have would be to not tell the police and act like it never happened. Unfortunately, I've been in your position once, when exactly the same thing that happened to you happened to me. However, I knew the person. What I did was acted like it never happened. That was the worst mistake of my life. Every single day, I regret my decision to act like the theft never happened. Please don't do what I did. While it might be the easy way out; afterwards, you will regret it for the rest of your life. \n     Don't listen to those answerers who tell you that if you tell the police, then you're a tattle-tale, because they're wrong. Reporting a crime to the police is not tattling.\n   If the person who stole something threatened your life after he/she saw you see him/her steal something, (and there were other witnesses), then you and those witnesses (if they were your friends) should go to the police station and explain your situation. You can do this completely anonymously. \n   However, if you were the only witness to the crime, don't worry. If this person stole something from a big store, then it's highly likely that one of the store's security cameras could have recorded the whole thing. \n    Tell the police everything. Don't do what I did. Don't take the easy way out of this situation. Believe me, you will regret it for the rest of your life. I already regret not telling the police. I don't know you and you don't know me, but please believe what I am telling you. If I could do that day over again, I would have reported that person that I saw steal something to the police. Whatever you do, don't make the same mistake I did and not tell the police.
1036991
Go over to her house with a box so you can get your stuff...\nShe'll get the idea that its over from that. \n\nIf you get froggy you can tell her that you know about the other guy before you walk out of the house...  and don't turn back.
792129
Quickly write down a description of the people .. yell out to call attention to the situation .. and call the cops.. you never know they might catch tme later , and the slimess chance they might get it back.. other than that they may catch them so someone else doesnt get something stolen.
454169
Shoplifting. If it looked easy (no security tags or easy to conceal) I would just take it. The biggest stores are the easiest. The trick is NOT to be sneaky. Ask for help, talk to the associates, be friendly. You will be the last person they will suspect. I mean I've gotten designer shirts, umbrellas ( I just walk out with them like they're mine), name-brand socks, costume jewelry...I stopped because of my conscious. It's kind of stressful too, you always have to wonder "what if?"