One would think that thieves are smart enough not to get caught, but it seems like that is not always the case. A retail worker shared an experience on r/TalesFromRetail with a shoplifter who didn't know when to stop. The guy entered the shop and started putting a lot of things away in his bag. The worker was suspicious, but by the time they got around to checking the cameras and asking their coworker, the thief was long gone. Although not for long, because after thirty minutes, he came back for round two! The worker was fast this time, calling security immediately, catching him, and getting back all the stolen items, plus some more belonging to other stores.
The funny thing is, he could have gotten away with what he stole the first round. He wasn't caught the first time because he was fast and the retail worker was a little slow. It's only because he came back thirty minutes later that the officers got to him. His greed is what made him lose everything he already had gotten, even if he did it illegitimately.
Sometimes people are simply stupid, even when doing evil. He never thought to come back another day, or change his clothes, or wait for a shift change. Nope, none of that. He just went in again. Maybe it was a mix of stupidity and arrogance. Since he managed to leave unscathed the first time, maybe he assumed it would happen again.
By no means are we saying that people should plan their crimes better, not a chance. When they don't, it's better for us, because it means we can catch bad people more easily. What's interesting about this story is the shoplifter's train of thought that led him to believe that he was smart or good enough to pull it off. Stupidity and arrogance are terrible advisors. This time it worked in the good people's favor, but that's not always the case.
Retail Worker.
Subject is a model.
Footage from security cameras.
Image is stock.
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