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What do I do if my boss took cash that a customer paid and had me change the invoice to zero?

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Contact a higher authority like a district manager. You may even be able to do so anonymously if you're worried about getting in trouble.

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A pet-sitter I trusted never took the kitten to the vet, pocketed $400 and stole items in my home with his mother and friends. What can I do?

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Take it to other police. It's a crime. Give them all the information you have about him.

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What is a good way to catch someone taking things out of the refrigerator at work?

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Place bait. Put something you know they like in the refrigerator and stay hidden with a video camera to try and catch them in the act.

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What do you do when you think the Owners and Management are stealing from the tip jar?

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There isn't much you can do. If there is someone in management that you trust and know isn't stealing, you could talk to them. If your company has an anonymous tip line you could also use that.

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If I'm found guilty of intoxication and stealing money on my shift, what are the chances of the law getting involved?

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It depends on many factors. If the person who catches you is lenient, you might only be fired. However, stealing money would almost guarantee that the law would be involved at some point.

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My belonging was stolen by a gym employee. They said they do not have cameras inside the area. What do I do? I wrote to the director and filed a police report, but there have to be better ways.

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Place bait. For example, put money at one place when and where you know the person will be and try to catch them in the act.

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A coworker was caught stealing a bottle of medication of mine on camera. Now they have offered to pay for a refill but no action has been taken. Now what?

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You should go and complain to HR, or just politely remind the coworker that they owe you. Try not to be passive agressive or rude.

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What are some things I can do to try finding out who took my skateboard?

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Try looking around the neighborhood or just keep an eye out for it generally. Alert the local police and, if possible, give them an image of it. Put up posters around the neighborhood for it.

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One of my coworkers stole money from my wallet while I was in another room. What should I do?

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Let your boss or supervisor know about the theft but be sure to have proof that it was this person. If that does not work, inform the police about the theft.

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What can I do if I was framed for theft by a customer of my business?

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If you were framed for theft, ask your boss or supervisor to check the security footage for the perpetrator. If your workplace decides to press charges on you for theft, hire a lawyer to defend you in court. You and your lawyer will have to prove that you were framed.

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I had a miniature diamond energy car battery on my desk for 8 years and a coworker stole it what should I do?

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Tell your boss or supervisor about the theft of your personal belongings, make sure you have convicting evidence of theft. If reporting to your supervisor did not work, go to the police and file theft charges.

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I stole money and now my manager is wondering where it's gone and needs some help. I asked him too look up this article. I think it is now a bad idea. Should I confess or wait and not get caught?

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If the evidence already shows that you stole money, be honest and admit it. You will make things harder if you keep lying.

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What if my supervisor is stealing housekeepings tips?

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Report it immediately. Theft is not a good thing.

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