My Mom Got Robbed Tonight

[Dr.Midnight]

I'll give you the meat of the story here. While my Mom was standing in line at Kroger this evening, someone came up behind her while her back was turned and stole the wallet out of a purse she was wearing over her shoulder. The manager saw it on the security tape. He told her he would review everything Kroger recorded, then get back with her. I didn't say this to Mom, but I doubt much happens over this.

Just remember, people are no damn good, so be aware of your surroundings as much as possible. . .and I would dearly love to meet this dude, then beat the **** out of him for stealing from my 70+ year old Mother.

 

[Bennettjh]

What a shame. How low could a person get.

 

[17 squirrel]

I tease women at the grocery store all the time about walking away from their purse or by leaving the top of it open or unclasped sitting in the cart and everytime they just laugh and continue on shopping like normal..
And yes, the same thing happened to my ex years ago.. She never learned either.

 

[EyeCarry]

......... walking away from their purse or by leaving the top of it open or unclasped sitting in the cart and everytime ...........

I notice it all the time at stores. Funny how I did not pay much attention to it until it happened to my wife 10 years ago.

 

[SMiller]

I tell my wife to throw her ID and debit cards in her pocket and go. The rest is just fluff anyways.

I try to stand sideways if in a tight area, seems to help.

Sorry to hear some scum bag did that to your mom, I hope she filed a police report!

 

[Spear Dane]

The key to making something happen here is her filing a police report and letting them know there is video. With some solid evidence to work with I bet she gets some action.

 

[indyjohn]

The key to making something happen here is her filing a police report and letting them know there is video. With some solid evidence to work with I bet she gets some action.

Exactly. Kroger can't file the report for her.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I'll give you the meat of the story here. While my Mom was standing in line at Kroger this evening, someone came up behind her while her back was turned and stole the wallet out of a purse she was wearing over her shoulder. The manager saw it on the security tape. He told her he would review everything Kroger recorded, then get back with her. I didn't say this to Mom, but I doubt much happens over this.

Just remember, people are no damn good, so be aware of your surroundings as much as possible. . .and I would dearly love to meet this dude, then beat the **** out of him for stealing from my 70+ year old Mother.

I hope they catch them dude. I despise a thief.

 

[joe138]

The same Krogers where the purse was stolen yesterday? I think it was the east side store. Make a police report especially since there is video.

 

[KG1]

Pretty much the same thing happened to my Mother several years ago as well. The scumbag lifted her wallet out of her purse while she was stooping down to take an item from the shelf. They reviewed the tape and it revealed that he was seen following her at various points in the store waiting for the opportunity to commit the crime. He was never caught and I can surely relate to the emotion that the OP felt about dealing out some swift retribution.

 

[chezuki]

She was a victim of theft.

 

[KG1]

She was a victim of theft.

Yes indeed there is a distinction between theft and robbery.

 

[Doug]

Please educate me; what is the difference between theft and robbery?

 

[SSGSAD]

I'll give you the meat of the story here. While my Mom was standing in line at Kroger this evening, someone came up behind her while her back was turned and stole the wallet out of a purse she was wearing over her shoulder. The manager saw it on the security tape. He told her he would review everything Kroger recorded, then get back with her. I didn't say this to Mom, but I doubt much happens over this.

Just remember, people are no damn good, so be aware of your surroundings as much as possible. . .and I would dearly love to meet this dude, then beat the **** out of him for stealing from my 70+ year old Mother.

I'll drive down, and help .....

 

[bwframe]

I'll give you the meat of the story here. While my Mom was standing in line at Kroger this evening, someone came up behind her while her back was turned and stole the wallet out of a purse she was wearing over her shoulder. The manager saw it on the security tape. He told her he would review everything Kroger recorded, then get back with her. I didn't say this to Mom, but I doubt much happens over this.

Just remember, people are no damn good, so be aware of your surroundings as much as possible. . .and I would dearly love to meet this dude, then beat the **** out of him for stealing from my 70+ year old Mother.

Which Kroger? Btown?

 

[Route 45]

Please educate me; what is the difference between theft and robbery?

Theft is simply taking something that doesn't belong to you, a property crime. Robbery is doing the same thing, but with violence or the threat of violence. A violent crime. If I steal your garden gnome from your yard while you are not home, it is theft. If you are sitting on your porch and I stick a gun in your face and order you to give me your garden gnome, it is robbery. I do not know why I am out stealing garden gnomes.

 

[SSGSAD]

Theft is simply taking something that doesn't belong to you, a property crime. Robbery is doing the same thing, but with violence or the threat of violence. A violent crime. If I steal your garden gnome from your yard while you are not home, it is theft. If you are sitting on your porch and I stick a gun in your face and order you to give me your garden gnome, it is robbery. I do not know why I am out stealing garden gnomes.

Because there is NOTHING better to do, in In., on Thurs., night .....

 

[MohawkSlim]

This is like all those people whose houses get robbed while they're out. (It's not a robbery if you're not there.)

Sorry to hear about your mom, OP. But as 45 points out, she wasn't robbed. If someone's able to take her stuff without her knowing, perhaps you (or someone close to her) should accompany her when she's out. Not implying anything about your situation (I don't even know you, or her) but if she's in danger it may be worth tagging along. If someone just swiped her wallet it doesn't sound like she's in any real danger other than going hungry.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Which Kroger? Btown?

I assume the newest South side location. That's where she normally shops.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

She was a victim of theft.

Solid contribution. Thanks for setting me straight.