[retiredguy123]

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

It sounds like gossip to me. Conjecture. A sighting of something without verification that begins a rumor.

It may be that the person in the BMW

Mouthed off to the girl who works in the florist area.

Won the scratch off and needed another pair of eyes in order to believe it.

Gave a hundred dollars to the Police Benevolent Society.

Thought that they saw a killer hornet swarm in their car.

Was getting a ticket for double parking.

Was asking law enforcement if they were all vaccinated.


Actually, I am kidding you a bit, because your posts are always quite valid and believeable.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

Shades of San Fran?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

https://www.tildenlaw.com/what-you-s...fting-charges/

This might explain what happened after the police arrived.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It sounds like gossip to me. Conjecture. A sighting of something without verification that begins a rumor.

It may be that the person in the BMW

Mouthed off to the girl who works in the florist area.

Won the scratch off and needed another pair of eyes in order to believe it.

Gave a hundred dollars to the Police Benevolent Society.

Thought that they saw a killer hornet swarm in their car.

Was getting a ticket for double parking.

Was asking law enforcement if they were all vaccinated.


Actually, I am kidding you a bit, because your posts are always quite valid and believeable.

The only conjecture was that it was for shoplifting, which a merchant I know told me. I saw the rest of it in person.

[bimmertl]

Most likely got a notice to appear.

Florida Criminal Notice to Appear | The Umansky Law Firm

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

Most likely got a notice to appear.

Florida Criminal Notice to Appear | The Umansky Law Firm

Most likely.

Though not surprising, unfortunately. We rarely by eggs at Publix but when we do we always open the carton. Amazing, how many size medium eggs end up in those extra-large or jumbo cartons.

[Topspinmo]

You can bet it was caught in camera now days, I doubt the would call police on suspected shoplifters if they didn’t have evidence. Just cause somebody drive’s European/fancy car don’t mean they are not lowlife.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Most likely.

Though not surprising, unfortunately. We rarely by eggs at Publix but when we do we always open the carton. Amazing, how many size medium eggs end up in those extra-large or jumbo cartons.

I satisfied if none are broken.

[KsJayhawkers]

Police Officers are bound by the Rules of Arrest. If a person commits a misdemeanor not in the presence of the officer, they will typically be issued a notice to appear if there is probable cause to believe the person committed a crime. There are some exceptions to this rule...see 901.15

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[Billy1]

I think the police use different size paper for different charges. What size was the paper?

[Thaxxx]

Originally Posted by Billy1

I think the police use different size paper for different charges. What size was the paper?

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[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

Thats because you dont know how law enforcement works and shouldnt be critisizing an officers actions. Its a misdemeanor if the value is under $500. therefore they are given a notice to appear in court. Its like being arrested, taken to jail and being released without posting bail. So, instead of an officer wasting their time on trivial garbage, they give them the “notice to appear” at the scene. And not driving to the jail, waiting their turn to drop the arrestee, doing all the paperwork n then having to drive back to their work area. Im sure if she did arrest the person, people would be complaining that the cops arent doing important things. Damned if you do, damned if you dont

[noslices1]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today, according to a merchant, the Publix at Colony Plaza caught a woman shoplifter and called the police. A policewoman arrived and parked her car behind the shoplifter's BMW. After about 5 minutes, the police handed her a large piece of paper, and the woman was free to go. The woman never got out of the car. That doesn't sound like law enforcement to me.

So, did Publix get back the products that were stolen? Asking for a friend.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Thats because you dont know how law enforcement works and shouldnt be critisizing an officers actions. Its a misdemeanor if the value is under $500. therefore they are given a notice to appear in court. Its like being arrested, taken to jail and being released without posting bail. So, instead of an officer wasting their time on trivial garbage, they give them the “notice to appear” at the scene. And not driving to the jail, waiting their turn to drop the arrestee, doing all the paperwork n then having to drive back to their work area. Im sure if she did arrest the person, people would be complaining that the cops arent doing important things. Damned if you do, damned if you dont

I wasn't criticizing the police officer. She was most likely just doing her job.