Stealing, Part Deux

Again, don't do it.

Someone attempted to get away with "mis-scanning" at the self-checks. Again on my watch. She didn't get away with all of it, though its possible that a can of Spam got away. I did not see it in her bags. But I did catch the bagels, mayonnaise and tuna that she thought she could get for free. I understand that the economy is hard and that money is tight, but why continue to make it harder for yourself and others?

Maybe I'm just too honest to understand this rationale. I've made mistakes, we all have, but to do it deliberately? Especially in today's society, where chances are good that you won't even make it out the door with the product. And if you do, your actions are forever immortalized on a security tape somewhere. Is it really worth it to save a couple of bucks?

Seriously, the woman was willing to possibly go to jail for $6 people. Maybe a bit more. What is that going to buy her? Is $6 going to make that much of a difference in her bills? Considering her type of payment, I doubt it.

Could someone please enlighten me?