‘So, this happened today…’ An ALDI shopper has issued an urgent warning after being targeted by thieves
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No one ever suspects they’ll be the victim of a petty crime when they’re out and about – especially while shopping for groceries.
But because grocery shopping can be stressful at times (especially during sales), some may forget to keep an eye out for their recently-bought items.
Unfortunately, this is what happened to one shopper who claimed to be the victim of this sneaky crime.
An ALDI shopper is warning fellow customers to ‘protect’ their groceries after an encounter with a sly shopper at the checkout lane.
In a post to a popular Facebook group, the shopper made a post detailing the incident – which left other ALDI shoppers horrified.
According to her post, a neighbouring shopper had pilfered some of her grocery items while she was packing them inside her shopping bags.
‘Has anyone else had an experience in ALDI while packing their groceries, another customer pulls up beside you to pack their groceries and steals some of your groceries and packs them into their shopping bags?’ The customer wrote.
‘This happened today…true story,’ they added.
According to the shopper, they only realised what had happened because they put a few of their grocery items aside for lunch.
‘Otherwise, I would have been none the wiser. Protect your groceries people…food is expensive.’
Many ALDI shoppers were shocked at what the customer experienced.
‘That is the height of rudeness,’ one person claimed.
‘The bloody nerve of some people. Thanks for the heads up. I never even thought that was something that could happen,’ another shared.
However, others offered another side to the story, saying that it could have been an honest mistake.
‘Maybe it was an accident?’ Someone suggested.
‘I suspect it was an accident (tired/unwell/too stressed to pay attention) or even worse, that she was very poor and hungry,’ wrote another.
Other ALDI shoppers gave some useful advice to the shopper. One of which was to stop packing bags on the bench and try other methods.
‘I haven’t packed at the bench for years. Collapsible washing baskets and coolers in my boot, chuck it all in those,’ one customer said.
Another replied: ‘I don’t get why people don’t use the trolley bags. I can pack my trolley at the register faster than the cashier can scan my things. No double handling!’
‘I just pack my bags when I get to the back of my car,’ a third responded.
This isn’t the first time social media users weighed in on a ‘rude’ act. A Woolworths customer asked in another popular Facebook group if it might be considered ‘rude’ to swipe their Rewards card on someone else’s grocery shop during checkout, provided that the other person gave permission.
It was revealed that the question came after she scored a free 852 points from another shopper who bought $160 worth of groceries and didn’t have a card of their own. According to the shopper, the other customer was ‘more than happy’ to give them their points.
This is where the debate comes in because other social media users cautioned against this behaviour because they argued it was ‘ethically wrong to claim benefits from groceries you didn’t pay for’.
Others claimed that it was acceptable to take someone else’ points, provided that the other person offers first. If not, it would be acceptable to ask to take them. More details about this story can be read here.
With all this talk about sneaky behaviours, it begs the question of whether shoplifting is a mere act stemming from need or for personal gain, or if it has a connection to cognitive behaviour.
According to some reports, ‘typical shoplifters’ steal for personal gain and they thrive on the ‘thrill’ that the act provides. It’s also connected to a rebellious motivation, especially in younger adults. However, some people suffer from a psychological or cognitive behavioural disorder that makes the person act on impulse. This is called kleptomania.
People who suffer from this often fall victim to an urge that’s so powerful they cannot resist it, and afterwards, they often feel genuine guilt or shame. Kleptomania sufferers often steal spontaneously and do not premeditate or plan their actions. They also act without other people’s help or collaboration. Most steal in public places, like grocery stores, or often take from friends and family.
The items taken (which are usually of little to no value) are often stashed, never used, given away, or returned from where they were taken.
Have you ever experienced anything like this while shopping at your local ALDI? This is something we’d never even considered and will definitely be keeping our eyes peeled. Share your story in the comments below!
But because grocery shopping can be stressful at times (especially during sales), some may forget to keep an eye out for their recently-bought items.
Unfortunately, this is what happened to one shopper who claimed to be the victim of this sneaky crime.
An ALDI shopper is warning fellow customers to ‘protect’ their groceries after an encounter with a sly shopper at the checkout lane.
In a post to a popular Facebook group, the shopper made a post detailing the incident – which left other ALDI shoppers horrified.
According to her post, a neighbouring shopper had pilfered some of her grocery items while she was packing them inside her shopping bags.
The crime horrified other shoppers. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels
‘Has anyone else had an experience in ALDI while packing their groceries, another customer pulls up beside you to pack their groceries and steals some of your groceries and packs them into their shopping bags?’ The customer wrote.
‘This happened today…true story,’ they added.
According to the shopper, they only realised what had happened because they put a few of their grocery items aside for lunch.
‘Otherwise, I would have been none the wiser. Protect your groceries people…food is expensive.’
Many ALDI shoppers were shocked at what the customer experienced.
‘That is the height of rudeness,’ one person claimed.
‘The bloody nerve of some people. Thanks for the heads up. I never even thought that was something that could happen,’ another shared.
However, others offered another side to the story, saying that it could have been an honest mistake.
‘Maybe it was an accident?’ Someone suggested.
‘I suspect it was an accident (tired/unwell/too stressed to pay attention) or even worse, that she was very poor and hungry,’ wrote another.
An ALDI shopper said a random person pulled up beside them and claimed that they ‘stole’ some of their groceries. Credit: ALDI
Other ALDI shoppers gave some useful advice to the shopper. One of which was to stop packing bags on the bench and try other methods.
‘I haven’t packed at the bench for years. Collapsible washing baskets and coolers in my boot, chuck it all in those,’ one customer said.
Another replied: ‘I don’t get why people don’t use the trolley bags. I can pack my trolley at the register faster than the cashier can scan my things. No double handling!’
‘I just pack my bags when I get to the back of my car,’ a third responded.
This isn’t the first time social media users weighed in on a ‘rude’ act. A Woolworths customer asked in another popular Facebook group if it might be considered ‘rude’ to swipe their Rewards card on someone else’s grocery shop during checkout, provided that the other person gave permission.
It was revealed that the question came after she scored a free 852 points from another shopper who bought $160 worth of groceries and didn’t have a card of their own. According to the shopper, the other customer was ‘more than happy’ to give them their points.
This is where the debate comes in because other social media users cautioned against this behaviour because they argued it was ‘ethically wrong to claim benefits from groceries you didn’t pay for’.
Others claimed that it was acceptable to take someone else’ points, provided that the other person offers first. If not, it would be acceptable to ask to take them. More details about this story can be read here.
With all this talk about sneaky behaviours, it begs the question of whether shoplifting is a mere act stemming from need or for personal gain, or if it has a connection to cognitive behaviour.
According to some reports, ‘typical shoplifters’ steal for personal gain and they thrive on the ‘thrill’ that the act provides. It’s also connected to a rebellious motivation, especially in younger adults. However, some people suffer from a psychological or cognitive behavioural disorder that makes the person act on impulse. This is called kleptomania.
People who suffer from this often fall victim to an urge that’s so powerful they cannot resist it, and afterwards, they often feel genuine guilt or shame. Kleptomania sufferers often steal spontaneously and do not premeditate or plan their actions. They also act without other people’s help or collaboration. Most steal in public places, like grocery stores, or often take from friends and family.
The items taken (which are usually of little to no value) are often stashed, never used, given away, or returned from where they were taken.
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