James, a deli worker at Meijer, the midwestern supermarket chain, stole a fruit cup and some chicken. Over a few months, that added up to $110 worth of theft—and that’s when a Meijer manager called the police and had him arrested.
When you suspect an employee is stealing, you should investigate. If you confirm the theft, you have options: ignore it, give the employee a warning, terminate the employee, or arrest the employee.
In the Meijer case, the police officer’s body cam footage documented the arrest, which went viral a year after it occurred.
The original didn’t perform well on TikTok, but since it was shared yesterday on Twitter, it has amassed over 5 million views on X. It gives key information about the situation: The employee, James, worked in the deli department, and over a period of several months, he stole $110 worth of food. It wasn’t a one-time theft, and it was never a large amount at a time. Everyone is very respectful of one another—if you’re looking for drama, you won’t find it here.
To keep reading, click here: This Grocery Chain Had an Employee Arrested for Stealing $110 Worth of Food. Here’s Why They Handled It Wrong
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