Im a retired shoplifter AMA

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That's it really. Have been a shoplifter for approx 10 years, and have recently decided to stop.
I'm not proud of myself, am fully expecting to get flamed, but and am hoping getting this out there will help with my resolve to stop permanently.
AMA

HowIsMoving - why would the OP have delusions of grandeur? Isn’t this about insecurity and feelings of inadequacy?

Finfintytint yep, agreed
She agrees too. The point I am making is that she was desperate (for more reasons than I can go into). She (in her head), borrowed the money, paid the notice of repossession arrears and repaid the 'loan' when she was paid. Unfortuneatly, she had already been clocked.
She got what she deserved ultimately, which is fine.
Stealing, getting away with it and fucking bragging in here is not.

Sorry, it really pisses me off, and I am no angel.

What did you study at university?

I accidentally stole a large box of pampers that I put under the trolley so as not to fill the basket but, couldn't see it because of the baby seat when pushing.
I got to the car and whilst packing realised.
I was so embarrassed when I went back to pay for it and I wasn't thanked for my honesty either, in fact they looked at me as if I was mad.

Yes, bragging about it is not on. I have dealt with many dishonest people but have some sympathy with those truly struggling but still judge those who didn't ask for help. So many people without support or the nouse to acknowledge they are in dire straits but still try to bypass the available help (through pride?) and end up on the wrong side of the law.

Threatened to rape her that should say. Escorting I'd dangerous.

What was the last thing you stole?

Do you use a shopping trolley bag?

No judgement

Did you ever shoplift with your children with you?

I accidentally stole a large box of pampers that I put under the trolley so as not to fill the basket but, couldn't see it because of the baby seat when pushing.
I got to the car and whilst packing realised.
I was so embarrassed when I went back to pay for it and I wasn't thanked for my honesty either, in fact they looked at me as if I was mad.

Why would you post this on this thread?

Bungalow and "Finfinty* I far as I am aware I do not have a personality disorder of any type. I cannot say for certain I haven't. who knows.
I do know I am not delusional though. I have never felt myself to be better than, or of a better class than anyone else.

savage I have no plans no. I wouldn't even know how I can do that. I have however taken stock of my life and made some decisions on how to be a better person all round. Nothing massive, just being a better listener, less impatient and more generous spirited towards people. I feel I have become a bit insular over the past few years.

GinUnicorn Im not entirely certain how I could so that.
For many years I have donated to several charity on a regular basis. That won't stop.

Pennin Nowhere on this thread have I bragged. I have answered (almost) every question as honestly and been as upfront as I can.
I am not proud of what I have done. I don't think I'm clever, I don't feel in anyway superior to anyone who has been caught or prosecuted.
I have posted purely to see it down on paper and confirm what truly dreadful choices I have made.

Little my studies at university were medical, Degree, then Masters. I don't want to say more than that as I am a semi regular poster and it would be outing.

comebacksoon I cannot remember what the last thing I stole was, however it was back in November. If by a shopping trolley you mean like the ones you pull behind you, then no.

Kiki No, never when I was out with anyone as I would have been mortified if I had been caught , and they were put in that position.

Do you have a partner OP? If so, how did you hide what you were doing/ explain the goods you had stolen? Did this damage your relationship?

I want to know how on earth you'd steal a pillow! I can see how someone could steal a mascara or something small, but a pillow??

@Penninepain i think £2500 is alot different to a frigging hair dryer !!

Thank you for answering my previous question. Do you work in that field currently? I understand if you don’t want to answer.

Did you ever steal anything for the children? If so was it something that they needed or wanted?

Upthewolves I have a bf yes, been together about 4 years. It's quite a casual thing though, not a serious relationship so there wasn't really any hiding to do.
He isn't aware of anything. Because there is now a lot less 'shopping' coming into the house, plus I am around a lot more, he just thinks its because I am saving money.
If he knew it would be the end of us though, as he is extremely law abiding and is disgusted at people like me.

Well done for stopping.

Did you ever clock other shop lifters and did they ever clock you?

Retired 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What's the pension like?

Little Yes I work in a medical field, and yes I have stolen things for my children.

How heavy were the shops?

There were loads of threads on Reddit about stealing, ones with tips on how to do it and others showing ‘hauls’. They have all been deleted and anyone discussing them gets deleted.
There was another thread on here about someone trying weed for the first time - that was deleted too as MNHQ said that’s illegal.
So I think this might get deleted too

Hollow as I have said a couple of times, shoplifting isn't just stuffing things in your coat and doing a runner. It takes many forms. Stealing a large item isn't possible in every shop, but it is in many.

martha thank you. I have never spotted another shoplifter no, but on the whole I'm not massively observant anyway. Plus it takes a great amount of concentration on the task in hand, so I can't really take in what others are doing.
Not sure if anyone has ever clocked me.

If you could go back, would you still do it or do you regret it?

And, is there any item that you think that you couldn't resist?

1 - how much would you say you stole in a typical month? Cost of goods I mean?

2 - did you ever get involved in stealing from people, ie pickpocketing or stealing from houses or credit cards etc

3 - did any of your friends or family ever know or ever ask you any questions?

4 - what was the last thing you stole?