Incredible video shows elderly Coles worker bravely confronting shoplifter with huge trolley of groceries
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As Australians, we understand the importance of standing up for what we believe – but this Coles worker from Perth’s Riverton store may have taken it to another level!
A video that was uploaded to TikTok recently-surfaced showing an older supermarket employee bravely scuffling with another woman as she attempts to take off with a trolley filled with groceries without paying.
The thief, who is seen barefoot, pulls her own jumper off and throws her handbag onto the floor in the process of trying to release herself from the Coles workers grip, at which point she runs over to the packed-to-the-brim trolley and pushes the elderly worker away again to try and get all the items out of the car park.
The clip shows a crowd of onlookers gathered outside the supermarket as the woman then grabs one large box from the trolley and flees the car park, leaving the rest of the items behind.
The video has sparked a bit of debate online as people shared their thoughts on the incident.
Many commenters on the video said they would not have intervened, citing that the shoplifter didn’t appear to be armed or dangerous and that it is not worth putting your health at risk for your workplace.
'I used to go above and beyond for my work until I got hurt and then work did the bare minimum in support. Now I would never put myself at risk like this,' one commenter said.
'That's what you're supposed to do. Coles doesn't want you to intervene in case they are liable for any injuries you suffer,' another said.
However, there were other commenters who said they had empathy for the woman, since no-one wants to steal groceries unless they're in desperate need of them.
'Just let her go, Coles is probably insured or budgets for this kind of thing,' one person said.
'With the constant increase in the cost of living expect this to become more and more frequent,' added another.
As the cost of living continues to rise, shoplifting is becoming an all-too-common crime throughout Australia. As people struggle to make ends meet and turn to desperate measures, stealing from supermarkets and other businesses is becoming an increasingly visible issue.
There is no doubt that the increase in shoplifting is directly linked to the rise in cost of living. Higher costs for everyday items like food, medicine, and basic necessities, often force people to turn to shoplifting in order to sustain themselves and their families. The increase in shoplifting has caused profits for businesses to suffer, as it doesn’t only have financial implications, but also affects their staff and other customers.
Not to mention, the increase in shoplifting has also had a serious impact on the surrounding community. As shoplifting is on the rise, businesses are increasingly putting measures in place to protect against it, such as CCTV surveillance, additional security staff and changes to their product placement and packaging. This in turn means extra costs being passed on to customers, as well as adding to the feeling of insecurity, sometimes even leading to less foot traffic in stores.
It is important to note, members, that if you are struggling to make ends meet, there are incredible services out there available to everyone. For example, if you can’t afford a grocery shop you could reach out to any of the below services.
Australia-wide:
Sydney:
Melbourne:
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Canberra
Darwin
Hobart
Please note, members, the above services are such a small selection of services that can be found nation-wide. We used the following websites to help find this information: Insider Guides and Anglicare, but we also recommend checking out your local community halls, or Facebook groups for other services! There are so many Aussies out there doing incredibly giving things.
I guess this story started out quite sad, but I think the message we should all take-away from this is that times are tough, Aussies are struggling, but there are genuinely some incredible services out there to help. If you know of any other services that help those of us who may be struggling, please let us know in the comments below!
A video that was uploaded to TikTok recently-surfaced showing an older supermarket employee bravely scuffling with another woman as she attempts to take off with a trolley filled with groceries without paying.
The thief, who is seen barefoot, pulls her own jumper off and throws her handbag onto the floor in the process of trying to release herself from the Coles workers grip, at which point she runs over to the packed-to-the-brim trolley and pushes the elderly worker away again to try and get all the items out of the car park.
The Coles worker attempts to stop the thief from running off. Image source: TikTok via @RecordedCrime.
The clip shows a crowd of onlookers gathered outside the supermarket as the woman then grabs one large box from the trolley and flees the car park, leaving the rest of the items behind.
The video has sparked a bit of debate online as people shared their thoughts on the incident.
Many commenters on the video said they would not have intervened, citing that the shoplifter didn’t appear to be armed or dangerous and that it is not worth putting your health at risk for your workplace.
'I used to go above and beyond for my work until I got hurt and then work did the bare minimum in support. Now I would never put myself at risk like this,' one commenter said.
'That's what you're supposed to do. Coles doesn't want you to intervene in case they are liable for any injuries you suffer,' another said.
Should you fight for your employer? Image source: TikTok via @RecordedCrime.
However, there were other commenters who said they had empathy for the woman, since no-one wants to steal groceries unless they're in desperate need of them.
'Just let her go, Coles is probably insured or budgets for this kind of thing,' one person said.
'With the constant increase in the cost of living expect this to become more and more frequent,' added another.
As the cost of living continues to rise, shoplifting is becoming an all-too-common crime throughout Australia. As people struggle to make ends meet and turn to desperate measures, stealing from supermarkets and other businesses is becoming an increasingly visible issue.
There is no doubt that the increase in shoplifting is directly linked to the rise in cost of living. Higher costs for everyday items like food, medicine, and basic necessities, often force people to turn to shoplifting in order to sustain themselves and their families. The increase in shoplifting has caused profits for businesses to suffer, as it doesn’t only have financial implications, but also affects their staff and other customers.
Not to mention, the increase in shoplifting has also had a serious impact on the surrounding community. As shoplifting is on the rise, businesses are increasingly putting measures in place to protect against it, such as CCTV surveillance, additional security staff and changes to their product placement and packaging. This in turn means extra costs being passed on to customers, as well as adding to the feeling of insecurity, sometimes even leading to less foot traffic in stores.
It is important to note, members, that if you are struggling to make ends meet, there are incredible services out there available to everyone. For example, if you can’t afford a grocery shop you could reach out to any of the below services.
Australia-wide:
Sydney:
Melbourne:
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Canberra
Darwin
Hobart
Please note, members, the above services are such a small selection of services that can be found nation-wide. We used the following websites to help find this information: Insider Guides and Anglicare, but we also recommend checking out your local community halls, or Facebook groups for other services! There are so many Aussies out there doing incredibly giving things.
I guess this story started out quite sad, but I think the message we should all take-away from this is that times are tough, Aussies are struggling, but there are genuinely some incredible services out there to help. If you know of any other services that help those of us who may be struggling, please let us know in the comments below!
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