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We've heard tales of people attempting to shoplift from supermarkets, whether it's putting something in their pocket or walking out with a full trolley-load of items without paying.
Sadly, in these tough economic times where many are struggling to make ends meet, this type of thing is happening more and more often.
But while some thieves do manage to get away with their ill-gotten gains, others are not so lucky – as one would-be crook found out the hard way when she was caught red-handed by some Coles employees.
Members of staff at Coles have been widely praised after they defended themselves against an alleged thief in a confrontation that was caught on camera.
In a widely shared video on social media, supermarket staff can be seen rushing to confront a woman who was allegedly trying to steal a trolley full of grocery items. The video, which had amassed over 2.4 million views, showed the workers tackling the woman and attempting to apprehend her.
'These thieves tried stealing a full shopping cart,' the footage’s caption read.
'Great job to these workers for getting it back.'
In the video, two female employees from Coles can be seen stopping the woman from escaping the parking lot with several grocery items she allegedly tried pilfering from the store.
The woman put up a fight as she struggled to push past the two employees, letting go of her jumper to free herself from getting held down by one staff member.
The woman continued to struggle with the Coles workers, determined to escape. One worker got a hold of the trolley that the items were placed on, but the alleged thief continued to wrestle with the second employee to grab the box of goods.
The alleged thief then managed to get a grip on a box, ripping it from the trolley in a desperate attempt to keep it.
While the footage has left viewers shocked given the violence, others expressed their support and admiration for the Coles workers.
One person wrote: 'Good on you ladies!'
'They need a pay rise now,' another said.
A third chimed in: 'Great job to these workers for getting it back.'
Some people were worried that the workers might have been hurt in the altercation.
'The workers should never put themselves in a position like this, so dangerous,' one person pointed out.
Another person added: 'It’s really not worth it, risking your safety for a billion-dollar company.'
Others remarked that it was distressing to watch such an 'uncomfortable' video given that many people are starving and struggling to make ends meet.
One comment read: 'This is so sad. Times are really tough. Don’t judge anyone.'
'Well they must be hungry ... and that’s sad,' another said.
A Coles representative confirmed that the company is currently investigating the issue, assuring that 'the safety and welfare of our team and customers are [their] highest priority'.
'We are reviewing what occurred and ensuring our team members always put safety first when working in our stores,' the spokesperson said.
What are your thoughts about this? Share them with us in the comments below!
Sadly, in these tough economic times where many are struggling to make ends meet, this type of thing is happening more and more often.
But while some thieves do manage to get away with their ill-gotten gains, others are not so lucky – as one would-be crook found out the hard way when she was caught red-handed by some Coles employees.
Members of staff at Coles have been widely praised after they defended themselves against an alleged thief in a confrontation that was caught on camera.
In a widely shared video on social media, supermarket staff can be seen rushing to confront a woman who was allegedly trying to steal a trolley full of grocery items. The video, which had amassed over 2.4 million views, showed the workers tackling the woman and attempting to apprehend her.
'These thieves tried stealing a full shopping cart,' the footage’s caption read.
'Great job to these workers for getting it back.'
In the video, two female employees from Coles can be seen stopping the woman from escaping the parking lot with several grocery items she allegedly tried pilfering from the store.
The woman put up a fight as she struggled to push past the two employees, letting go of her jumper to free herself from getting held down by one staff member.
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A heated altercation between two Coles grocery employees and a suspected thief was captured on camera. Credit: TikTok.
The woman continued to struggle with the Coles workers, determined to escape. One worker got a hold of the trolley that the items were placed on, but the alleged thief continued to wrestle with the second employee to grab the box of goods.
The alleged thief then managed to get a grip on a box, ripping it from the trolley in a desperate attempt to keep it.
While the footage has left viewers shocked given the violence, others expressed their support and admiration for the Coles workers.
One person wrote: 'Good on you ladies!'
'They need a pay rise now,' another said.
A third chimed in: 'Great job to these workers for getting it back.'
Some people were worried that the workers might have been hurt in the altercation.
'The workers should never put themselves in a position like this, so dangerous,' one person pointed out.
Another person added: 'It’s really not worth it, risking your safety for a billion-dollar company.'
Others remarked that it was distressing to watch such an 'uncomfortable' video given that many people are starving and struggling to make ends meet.
One comment read: 'This is so sad. Times are really tough. Don’t judge anyone.'
'Well they must be hungry ... and that’s sad,' another said.
A Coles representative confirmed that the company is currently investigating the issue, assuring that 'the safety and welfare of our team and customers are [their] highest priority'.
'We are reviewing what occurred and ensuring our team members always put safety first when working in our stores,' the spokesperson said.
Key Takeaways
- Coles supermarket staff members were caught on camera defending themselves against an alleged thief.
- The video of the confrontation has gone viral, with many people praising the employees for their actions.
- Some people have criticised the workers for putting themselves in danger, while others have commented on the harsh realities that many people are facing during these tough economic times.
What are your thoughts about this? Share them with us in the comments below!