Man Says Home Depot Fired Workers For Catching Thieves

[piemaker720]

http://www.koco.com/news/13441545/de...0424&qs=1;bp=t

A former Home Depot employee said the company fired him and three other workers because they helped police catch several suspected shoplifters in May.

An internal memo from Home Depot outlines that associates cannot accuse, detain, chase or call the police on any customer for shoplifting

The loss-prevention guy at our Shields (Boulevard) store turned around and told me all we need to do is tell the shoplifter to have a good day as they leave the store. I said that just doesn't make sense

Well it sounds like to me Home Depot likes shoplifters. Anyone need a riding mower. Let's go shopping.

[rhertz]

You mean I didn't really have to pay for all that crap in, on, and around my house! Somehow I don't believe that. I bet this story didn't happen in Shreveport. It sounds like an organized shoplifting ring with inside moles.

[piemaker720]

But Rhertz it states it is against policy to stop or call the police on any customer.

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by piemaker720

But Rhertz it states it is against policy to stop or call the police on any customer.

OK, you try it first, then come back and tell us how it went.

[piemaker720]

I got a better idea, we'll send Brain first.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by piemaker720

I got a better idea, we'll send Brain first.

What's really sad is that you think trying to manipulate people, for any reason, is a "better" idea.

I'm just sorry for the kids who have to put up with your insanity.