Jay Hansbrough responding to several comments asking if Donna received a raise, saying “no raise, but she is happy.”
— Kaley Fedko WSAV (@kaleyfedkotv) July 24, 2023
Posted on 07/28/2023 8:37:47 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
A 68-year-old woman was fired from her job at Lowe’s because she tried to stop shoplifters from stealing merchandise. She pursued them outside the store, which is against company policy. She was struck in the face three times by one of the thieves, leaving her with her right eye blackened and swollen.
Instead of being made Employee of the Month and thanked for her diligence on behalf of the company, she was fired. The shoplifting incident happened in Rincon, Georgia on June 25. Three suspects stole about $2,100 worth of merchandise. She left the store and grabbed the shopping cart from one of the thieves. She was the one who struck Donna in the face three times. The incident was posted on Facebook by the Rincon Police Department.
When she was fired, it sparked a backlash on social media by angry supporters of Ms. Hansbrough. Hundreds of Facebook users posted criticism of her firing. She had been an employee of that store for 13 years. Many commenters said they would stop shopping at Lowe’s.
Almost one month later, she was rehired and her husband made the announcement on Facebook. The backlash on social media is being credited for the company’s decision to rehire her. Her husband said she didn’t receive a raise but was asked to stop talking to the media. He said she is happy.
Jay Hansbrough responding to several comments asking if Donna received a raise, saying “no raise, but she is happy.”
— Kaley Fedko WSAV (@kaleyfedkotv) July 24, 2023
She admitted she knew the store’s policy but she “lost it” and reacted.
Hansbrough told the local newspaper she knew about Lowe’s policy but “lost it.”
“I grabbed the cart. I don’t actually remember going out, but I did. And I grabbed the cart that had the stolen items,” she told the paper.
Hansbrough said she didn’t expect to get terminated and was partly motivated by seeing previous shoplifting incidents at the store.
“I just got tired of seeing things get out the door. I just, I lost it. I basically lost all the training, everything they tell you to do. I just, I just lost it.”
Shoplifting is so rampant in retail stores in many places that companies are adopting policies of instructing employees to let the thieves go. This is to protect the employees from harm and it is also a liability issue for the companies.
Lowe’s issued a statement when she was rehired.
On July 24, Lowe’s issued the following statement: “After senior management became aware of the incident and spoke to Donna Hansbrough today, we are reinstating her job and we are pleased that she has accepted the offer to return to Lowe’s. First and foremost, there’s nothing more important than the safety of our customers and associates. Products can be replaced; people cannot. We continue to work closely with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute those who are responsible for this theft and violent attack.” – Larry Costello, senior manager, corporate communications.
When she was fired, she told a reporter that she would look for another job because she isn’t the type of person to just sit at home. Remember, she’s 68.
Hansbrough said she started at Lowes as a cashier, but eventually became a “live-nursery specialist” when they found out she knew a lot about plants.
“My father worked at a nursery and I just kind of tagged along when I was little,” Hansbrough explained. She held that position for a few years until it was eliminated, “And I was just a customer service associate with live plants.”
She added that Lowes let her keep her hours and her pay rate. “Everything was the same. I just didn’t have the title.”
If the case goes to a trial, she said, “If they do need me, I will be there.”
Lowes Robbery in Rincon, Georgia
Wanted in Georgia: Jarmar Lawton, Joseph Berry and Takyah Berry
Rincon, Georgia (July 20, 2023) The Rincon Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating two people who stole over $2,000.00 dollars’ worth of merchandise and assaulted a 68-year-old worker who made contact with them as they exited the store. On June 25, 2023, three subjects went inside of the Lowes store, the subjects loaded multiple items into shopping carts and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. Lowes employee, Donna Hansbrough attempted to stop one of the subjects by grabbing the shopping cart.
Hansbrough did not at any time make contact with any person. The cart that Donna grabbed was in the possession of subject Takyah BERRY. After Donna grabbed the cart, BERRY struck Donna in the face three times causing Donna’s right eye to swell and blacken. The total value of the merchandise that was stolen is $2,101.00. The two male subjects were identified as Jarmar LAWTON and Joseph BERRY. Joseph and Takyah are uncle and niece.
The Lowes employee, Donna Hansbrough was fired for attempting to stop the theft. Lowes stated that Donna’s actions (grabbing the cart) was a violation of their policy and Donna was terminated as a result. Donna had worked for Lowes for 13 years.
Two of the three suspects are at large. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Takyah BERRY or her uncle Joseph BERRY please contact the Rincon Police Department at 912-826-5200.
Lowes should not have fired this woman who exhibited all the qualities that businesses need. If this incident would have happened at Home Depot, the result would have been the same. If you still have access to an independent hardware store, use it. Biden's administration is destroying America with every policy they implement. They Must Be Stopped!
#Lowes#Georgia#Crime#Biden#Soros#Garland
pic.twitter.com/k22tw6RNQX— FreeThinkerMS (@FreeThinkerMS) July 24, 2023
It’s good news for Donna. Good that the company saw fit to rehire her. She seems like a great employee.
Geniuses they are.
Probably hot on the trail of cold fusion.
We shopped for a new light for the bathroom, but not at Lowe’s. I’m fed up and won’t shop at Lowe’s for the near future.
Yep, my first thought too.
Rincon Yankee translation: Ringkin
Obozo”s boys have grown up.
JUNGLE SAVAGES——Less than 3 generations from the spears & jungle drums.
Obama is only 2 generations. HIS Grand daddy was a MAU MAU.
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