Comment by FireBeyond
2 days ago
> I did file it as $2k+ of stolen goods but afaik the cops never pursued it and the thief got away with it.
Hah. I had pretty good evidence when it came to my stolen laptop and iPhone when I was given a lead to the person selling them on eBay (essentially, someone bought the phone on eBay, tried to convince me to unlock it, and when I refused and the seller refused to take it as a return, he said "I know the real owners info and I'm giving him your info").
His eBay page was a treasure trove. Probably 100+ phones for sale, most "without charger". Same, 50+ laptops, "no chargers or accessories".
Contacted the police.
"He probably didn't steal them himself" - Uhh, isn't selling knowingly stolen property still a crime?
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They could not possibly have cared less.
Crime itself is 100% political issue as well, and you show a case of that.
Someone steals enough from big box store, and the cops DO RESPOND and charge etc.
Individual has proof of multiple thefts, and cops don't give one fuck, as in your case.
Now speaking of retail theft, by far the biggest retail theft is time-theft against employees. Do you know wwhat happens when you report that? You're told its a civil matter.
Individual wronged == civil matter
Big company == criminal matter