Office Hero or Overzealous Newsstand Cop? A Tale of Newspapers and Trust

We’ve all had that one customer who pushes the boundaries just a little too far. But what happens when that customer becomes a habitual thief? In a small office that doubles as a newspaper vendor, one employee found themselves in a moral quandary. Should they trust a repeat offender who claimed to have forgotten his wallet, or should they take matters into their own hands? Let’s delve into this intriguing story…

The ‘Forgetful’ Regular

A History of Sticky Fingers

The Paper Pilferer’s Escapades Continue ‍♂️

A Boss’s Blind Eye

A Big Order and a Convenient Memory Lapse ‍♂️

A Standoff at the Newsstand

An Unusual Proposition

The Wallet Magically Appears!

Office Politics and Mixed Reactions

A Small Business’s Big Dilemma

The Future of the Office

A Standoff at the Newsstand: Who’s the Real Villain Here? ️‍♀️ ‍♂️

In a world where trust is often taken for granted, one office employee found themselves in a dilemma. A habitual newspaper thief, known for his forgetful wallet and a knack for taking more than he pays for, put the employee’s patience to the test. When he claimed to have forgotten his wallet again, the employee asked for his phone and ID as collateral. This sparked a debate in the office – was this a justified move or an overreaction? As the dust settles, we’re left to ponder – in the battle of trust and business, who really wins? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

Preventing a scam: Catching a paper thief in the act. NTA.

Standing up against theft

NTA! Coworker accused of stealing newspapers, but she’s innocent. Kudos!

NTA. Common sense is a rare gem these days.

Coworker accused of stealing, sparks argument with sarcastic reply

“NTA
This teacher has a clever bathroom policy to prevent phone misuse “

‍♂️ You stopped a thief and protected the company! NTA!

NTA. Coworker’s ignorance hurts, but don’t let her drag you down

Smart employee saves the day and surprises everyone! ‍♂️

NTA. Following policy and not stealing, but should leave something.

Coworker shames us for stopping theft, let her pay

NTA for treating a thief like Swiper from Dora!

Coworker steals, boss won’t ban. How can we stop him?

Stealing from small business? Not cool!

Curiosity about a newspaper hoarder and his mysterious intentions

Fair and firm: Standing up for what’s right

A passionate arguer or misunderstood office rebel?

NTA. Retail management praises employee’s attentiveness, coworker may be jealous

NTA, but why not ban him? Zero reason to continue.

Honesty at the newsstand ️

Co-worker falls for scams, and it’s hilarious!

Ignore the coworker, you did the right thing!

Predicted outcome: NTA!

Banning vs. Police: Extreme or Necessary?

Caught red-handed? Coworker’s trust in question.

NTA for thinking ahead and saving money.

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear their side of the story!

Not the a**hole. Share your story of being an office hero!

Caught red-handed! The newspaper thief gets what he deserves.

Taking a stand against the newsstand cop! NTA for sure

Why isn’t he banned? Office Hero or Overzealous Newsstand Cop?

Not the a**hole for not paying when you have the means

NTA: Coworker’s raise hindered by newsstand cop.

Actions speak louder than words. NTA, proved their point!

NTA. Professional handling of a customer who didn’t pay.

Fire them as a customer? Not the a-hole move!

Supportive commenter wants a ban on overzealous newsstand cop

NTA for calling out coworker’s indifference to theft.

NTA. Standing up for honesty and exposing a thief

The lone voice of reason in a company gone mad

NTA. Coworker lacks business skills.

NTA: Office hero catches newsstand thief, goes viral on TikTok!

Employee of the month saving the business money! NTA

A commendable response, handled with finesse.

NTA: Deadweight coworker dragging down the small business. Time to go!

Naive coworker’s lack of empathy for business sparks debate.

Not the a**hole. He’s a grifter.

Protecting the small business

Unpaid newspaper thief gets called out, not the a**hole!

NTA. Expose the coworker and ban the thief!

NTA. Ban him. Get him kicked out.

NTA: Accused of stealing newspapers, but had a surprising explanation

Demanding collateral exposes shady behavior. NTA for protecting yourself.

OP saves store from theft, NTA

NTA. Ban him! No more entry for this troublemaker!

Clearly not the a**hole, it’s obvious he was stealing

Coworker defends stealing; suggests paying for stolen items.

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about your heroic act!

‍♂️ Homeless man sells newspapers on the street. ️

NTA. Coworker should foot the bill if she insists.

Not the a**hole for standing up for what’s right!

‍♂️ Office hero saves the day by catching newspaper thief!

You stopped a theft! You’re the office hero!

You outsmarted him and he had to pay up!

Stand up for your coworker and challenge the office hierarchy!

Newsweek post sparks intrigue and discussion

You handled the thief well, ignore the bully coworker

Expose the coworker’s behavior to protect the small business

Confronting a co-worker’s theft affecting your pay raises

Coworker defends stealing, calls OP not the a**hole.

NTA! Exposing the truth and catching him red-handed! ️‍♂️

Dealing with entitled thieves at work: a frustrating and dangerous situation

NTA: Stopped a thief, coworker’s view is a grey area

NTA. Standing up against liars and banning troublemakers