Being A Hard Guy At Walmart

garytelecastor · April 28th, 2008, 02:03 AM

Finished our gig last night and dropped off the keyboard player. When I got into town I had to stop at the local Walmart to pick up some pistachios and a 12 pack of DP. As I was walking up to the door two young guys come out of the store with a female employee behind them. One is a very tall guy and the other is kind of short. She says, "You have to give me back the merchandise, I have tapes of you taking it." The tall guy looks at her and says, "I don't know what you're talking about." She says, "Give me the merchandise." He just looks at her for 10 seconds then pulls something out of his pants. Now it's after midnight and there are only the 4 of us there by the door. I started thinking that I better stay there in case they start getting physical. She says to the guy, "You have to come inside." He takes a step toward her and says, "No way." That's when I decided this chick is gonna get her rear kicked. So I look at the guy and say, "Dude, you are going in the store." He looks at me and says, "Ain't no way." So I start walking toward him and say, "You are going inside." He's backing up and says, "No I am not." I start decreasing the distance between us; he turns and hits the gas running full speed out of the parking lot. I turn and look at his buddy and he looks at me like, "Uh...am I supposed to run too?" Then the light goes off, and he books as well.
Now here is the deal. The security officer takes my name, right? The thing is I know the guy. He doesn't remember me, but I know who he is and where he can be found on Monday. So the security person goes inside, and here's the rip, she says, "Hey this cop just helped me out." I look at her and go, "Ummm...I am not a cop."
So I am expecting a call tomorrow from the GM at Walmart tomorrow morning. Wild, wild, weekend.
We spent the weekend playing at a Harness racing track. Great, great gig. If you get a chance do one.

rhinocaster · April 28th, 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by garytelecastor

Finished our gig last night and dropped off the keyboard player. When I got into town I had to stop at the local Walmart to pick up some pistachios and a 12 pack of DP. As I was walking up to the door two young guys come out of the store with a female employee behind them. One is a very tall guy and the other is kind of short. She says, "You have to give me back the merchandise, I have tapes of you taking it." The tall guy looks at her and says, "I don't know what you're talking about." She says, "Give me the merchandise." He just looks at her for 10 seconds then pulls something out of his pants. Now it's after midnight and there are only the 4 of us there by the door. I started thinking that I better stay there in case they start getting physical. She says to the guy, "You have to come inside." He takes a step toward her and says, "No way." That's when I decided this chick is gonna get her rear kicked. So I look at the guy and say, "Dude, you are going in the store." He looks at me and says, "Ain't no way." So I start walking toward him and say, "You are going inside." He's backing up and says, "No I am not." I start decreasing the distance between us; he turns and hits the gas running full speed out of the parking lot. I turn and look at his buddy and he looks at me like, "Uh...am I supposed to run too?" Then the light goes off, and he books as well.
Now here is the deal. The security officer takes my name, right? The thing is I know the guy. He doesn't remember me, but I know who he is and where he can be found on Monday. So the security person goes inside, and here's the rip, she says, "Hey this cop just helped me out." I look at her and go, "Ummm...I am not a cop."
So I am expecting a call tomorrow from the GM at Walmart tomorrow morning. Wild, wild, weekend.
We spent the weekend playing at a Harness racing track. Great, great gig. If you get a chance do one.

It's not always easy to do the right thing. Heck, it's not always safe to do the right thing. You did the right thing, and I think that's great! Good for you!

Colt W. Knight · April 28th, 2008, 02:13 AM

Glad you stood up for the girl. I have been in similiar situations. Its amazing how many people these days would just act like they didn't see what was going on and move along.

Stuco · April 28th, 2008, 02:14 AM

That's pretty crazy stuff. You have bigger...uhhm... than me.

RockinCarl · April 28th, 2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by garytelecastor

She says, "Give me the merchandise." He just looks at her for 10 seconds then pulls something out of his pants.

...Was it a Stratocaster?

Glad nothing 'bad' happened and no one was hurt.

garytelecastor · April 28th, 2008, 02:37 AM

Actually, I didn't want to put this in knowing what a bunch of meatballs you guys are.

It was a slim jim sausage.

rhinocaster · April 28th, 2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by garytelecastor

Actually, I didn't want to put this in knowing what a bunch of meatballs you guys are.

It was a slim jim sausage.

Sweet mother of god. I should have never opened this one!

Colt W. Knight · April 28th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Was it still in the wrapper?
No,no,no...what's wrong with me?

Preacher · April 28th, 2008, 10:54 AM

I still have handprints on my rear end when I stole a piece of bubble gum at a grocery store when I was 8. Worst beating I ever took was when I had to go the store manager and tell him what I had done after my mom whooped me. Cured me for life!!

RotelliCaster · April 28th, 2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by garytelecastor

As I was walking up to the door two young guys come out of the store with a female employee behind them.

How old were these guys?
Where they olld enough to be driving, out that late.....?

stephwills · April 28th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Gary, I don't see how you get anything done ... seeing as you have to take a wheel barrow with you everywhere ... of course, I'm assuming that what you use to carry THOSE HUGE BALLS.

JimiBryant · April 28th, 2008, 11:18 AM

folks, that's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart!

g-man: ya did the right thing..

Tele Fan · April 28th, 2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JimiBryant

folks, that's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart!

g-man: ya did the right thing..

+1

TELEkinetic · April 28th, 2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JimiBryant

folks, that's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart!

Because Walmart has shoplifters, or,

because the guard was appreciative of the help.......

garytelecastor · April 28th, 2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RotelliCaster

How old were these guys?
Where they olld enough to be driving, out that late.....?

They were old enough to be driving, probably in their early 20's. The only thing I can imagine is that they left their car and came back for it later. Still haven't heard from Wally-world.

tiktok · April 28th, 2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JimiBryant

folks, that's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart!

Why--because they expect a woman to take a beating over a Slim Jim? Or because their "security guards" are never around when they're needed?

neocaster · April 28th, 2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

I still have handprints on my rear end when I stole a piece of bubble gum at a grocery store when I was 8. Worst beating I ever took was when I had to go the store manager and tell him what I had done after my mom whooped me. Cured me for life!!

+1. Bubble Gum must be the cure for shoplifting. I tried to shoplift once when I was 9. Got caught. The clerk at the convenience store reached in my pants to get it. It was *years* before I could get another woman to do that! I haven't shoplifted since.

WisconsinStrings · April 28th, 2008, 02:50 PM

That's pretty cool. You have to keep on your toes when you live on the bad side of the river. ;)

geddins · April 28th, 2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by garytelecastor

Actually, I didn't want to put this in knowing what a bunch of meatballs you guys are.

It was a slim jim sausage.

What a pack of doofuses....if I'm knockin over the WalMart at 2am I'm at least goin for the big pack of JACK LINK!!!

CDKopf · April 28th, 2008, 05:55 PM

I got nabbed trying to steal one of those sweet First Act axes! The cops were laughing at me so hard I had plenty of time to make my getaway!!

Just kiddin

TELEkinetic · April 28th, 2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neocaster

The clerk at the convenience store reached in my pants to get it.

If that happened in today's world - you could sue for a million bucks and only shop at Target from now on !

Where I live - that action is considered a marriage proposal........

smitty54017 · April 29th, 2008, 02:33 AM

I've been in that field for several years, so my hat's off to you.

Wal-Mart is very weak on their security policies, so this gal needed all the help she could get. It's a tough job, and you never know what you're running into. I've stopped high school kids, professional thieves, and hard-core gang members within a one month span. I've seen weapons pulled on LP agents and bones broken, so you get a lot of credit for stepping in.

I hope they at least give you a gift card or something.

And don't let the Slim Jims get you down, I stopped a guy for stealing a flashlight and plastic spoons, and found a knife and Meth on him. Small items, big-time scumbags.

studio1087 · April 29th, 2008, 09:39 AM

You have more guts than I do.

The closest I've come to busting a shoplifter happened at a Target store. There was a 20-21 year old ahead of us in line at the cash register who put clothing on over his clothing in the dressing room and he was exiting through the cash register line while paying for one pack of gum.

It was 75 degrees outside and I noticed that the guy was wearing a new sweater. It was too warm for a sweater. The guy had two collars sticking out of the sweater. The clothing looked new. Then I saw a Target price tag hanging in his armpit.

I pointed to the price tag and my wife elbowed me and pointed to his thigh....the 1" x 6" clear plastic size tag that says 32 x 36 over and over was still stuck on the back of his thigh.

The guy was looking around; he looked at us a couple times. We were about 18" apart.

I was going to say....."HEY MAN, YOU SHOULD TAKE ALL THE TAGS OFF YOUR NEW CLOTHS MAN" so that the cashier would hear and I just shut up. We were blocked in the checkout line with the guy.

What a dope. He also stunk from tons of free after shave squirts. My wife thought that he came in to go "shopping" for a hot date.

He stole the clothing. I regret not saying something.

April 28th, 2008, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,586 18 Photos	Being A Hard Guy At Walmart Finished our gig last night and dropped off the keyboard player. When I got into town I had to stop at the local Walmart to pick up some pistachios and a 12 pack of DP. As I was walking up to the door two young guys come out of the store with a female employee behind them. One is a very tall guy and the other is kind of short. She says, "You have to give me back the merchandise, I have tapes of you taking it." The tall guy looks at her and says, "I don't know what you're talking about." She says, "Give me the merchandise." He just looks at her for 10 seconds then pulls something out of his pants. Now it's after midnight and there are only the 4 of us there by the door. I started thinking that I better stay there in case they start getting physical. She says to the guy, "You have to come inside." He takes a step toward her and says, "No way." That's when I decided this chick is gonna get her rear kicked. So I look at the guy and say, "Dude, you are going in the store." He looks at me and says, "Ain't no way." So I start walking toward him and say, "You are going inside." He's backing up and says, "No I am not." I start decreasing the distance between us; he turns and hits the gas running full speed out of the parking lot. I turn and look at his buddy and he looks at me like, "Uh...am I supposed to run too?" Then the light goes off, and he books as well. Now here is the deal. The security officer takes my name, right? The thing is I know the guy. He doesn't remember me, but I know who he is and where he can be found on Monday. So the security person goes inside, and here's the rip, she says, "Hey this cop just helped me out." I look at her and go, "Ummm...I am not a cop." So I am expecting a call tomorrow from the GM at Walmart tomorrow morning. Wild, wild, weekend. We spent the weekend playing at a Harness racing track. Great, great gig. If you get a chance do one. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Would you mind holding this bag while we go through the custom shop????? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

April 28th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 3,111	That's pretty crazy stuff. You have bigger...uhhm... than me. __________________ -"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do" J. Garcia

April 28th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,586 18 Photos	Actually, I didn't want to put this in knowing what a bunch of meatballs you guys are. It was a slim jim sausage. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Would you mind holding this bag while we go through the custom shop????? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

April 28th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Preacher Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Age: 40 Posts: 245	I still have handprints on my rear end when I stole a piece of bubble gum at a grocery store when I was 8. Worst beating I ever took was when I had to go the store manager and tell him what I had done after my mom whooped me. Cured me for life!! __________________ So many guitars... so little time.

April 28th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
stephwills Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 257	Gary, I don't see how you get anything done ... seeing as you have to take a wheel barrow with you everywhere ... of course, I'm assuming that what you use to carry THOSE HUGE BALLS. __________________ steph Think I'll just stay here and drink ...

April 28th, 2008, 02:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 2,017	Glad you stood up for the girl. I have been in similiar situations. Its amazing how many people these days would just act like they didn't see what was going on and move along.

April 28th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 2,017	Was it still in the wrapper? No,no,no...what's wrong with me?

April 28th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
JimiBryant Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Chicago that toddlin' town Age: 46 Posts: 1,842	folks, that's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart! g-man: ya did the right thing.. __________________ *we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun.*

April 28th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
WisconsinStrings Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 692	That's pretty cool. You have to keep on your toes when you live on the bad side of the river. ;)

April 28th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
CDKopf Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Age: 34 Posts: 368 3 Photos	I got nabbed trying to steal one of those sweet First Act axes! The cops were laughing at me so hard I had plenty of time to make my getaway!! Just kiddin __________________ "We been outta work so long...we had to put together some kinda act just to show the promoters what kinda work we're out of." (Johnny Cash 1958 Hadley's Town Hall Party)

April 29th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
smitty54017 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Richmond, WI Age: 36 Posts: 373	I've been in that field for several years, so my hat's off to you. Wal-Mart is very weak on their security policies, so this gal needed all the help she could get. It's a tough job, and you never know what you're running into. I've stopped high school kids, professional thieves, and hard-core gang members within a one month span. I've seen weapons pulled on LP agents and bones broken, so you get a lot of credit for stepping in. I hope they at least give you a gift card or something. And don't let the Slim Jims get you down, I stopped a guy for stealing a flashlight and plastic spoons, and found a knife and Meth on him. Small items, big-time scumbags. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- Happy cows (and Packer fans) come from Wisconsin!