[Ramius]

It’s very true that grocery stores lose an enormous amount to shoplifters. I don’t blame them for being vigilant. There’s room, however for a little common sense.

I’d say the simple evidence that they ~kept~ he wrappers to be plenty of proof that they intended to pay for them and it was merely an oversight. If they had meant to steal them they could have just ditched the wrappers.

[netmilsmom]

>>I’d say the simple evidence that they ~kept~ he wrappers to be plenty of proof that they intended to pay for them and it was merely an oversight. If they had meant to steal them they could have just ditched the wrappers.<<

Where were the wrappers?
Personally, I would have just made them pay for the sandwiches, but my hubby brought up a great point, why didn’t the husband pay for the sandwiches as his wife ate one?

How long does it take to shop for 50.00 worth of groceries in Hawaii? Five minutes? Ten? Cost of living is pretty high there,

[GOPJ]

I’d say the simple evidence that they ~kept~ the wrappers to be plenty of proof that they intended to pay for them and it was merely an oversight. If they had meant to steal them they could have just ditched the wrappers.

You've taken the common sense route... that would be my take too. That said, like others I resent being forced to pay more because stores allow crooks to steal...