[annyokie]

Don't you just hate when this happens?

[ChemistCat]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I really needed to read this story. I've had such a dreadful day and you actually made me laugh. I really love stupid crook stories.

[petuniasevan]

I saw this on O'Reilly.

Hold muh checkbook and watch THIS!

[lelio]

She left Williams waiting at the register until authorities arrived.
She has a lot more self control than me. Unfortunately the checks were Loony Tunes, if it was a Simpsons one should could do a re-enactment of Homer choking Bart.

[inquest]

And there was one more fairly strong hint: "She handed me my own driver's license,"

"...and that's when I began to suspect that something wasn't quite right."

[429CJ]

"And there was one more fairly strong hint: "She handed me my own driver's license,"

I think that's what they call 'a clue' in the FBI.

[hometoroost]

This should have a "Hold muh Tweety" alert.

[tiamat]

Obviously not the brightest crayon in the box! LOL!

Where's the "Hold Muh Beer" or "D'oh!" alert?

Tia

[lilylangtree]

A similar incident occurred to the daughter of a friend of mine about 12 years ago. Her husband was temporarily assigned to another area and she and her children (3) were visiting. She pulled into the nearby shopping area, got out and laid her purse on top of the car, and proceeded to assist her infant out of the car into a stroller. When the purse was taken, naturally, she was distressed. Later in the day she went to a nearby store to pick up some things for the baby. She was directly behind the person who had stolen her purse because the woman trying to use the credit card. Thankfully, my friend's daughter was able to alert the clerk before any purchases were made. Stroke of luck (as well as some help from God)!

[goldstategop]

Hold Muh Stolen Driver License and Stolen Checks To Wrong Cashier Alert!

[JackelopeBreeder]

Grocery stores are an under-rated source of entertainment. I actually enjoy waiting in line, just for the entertainment value. A couple of months back I went to the local grocery store and had an experience that had me laughing for hours.

I was fourth in line in the express lane. Customer #1 wanted to haggle with the clerk over the price of every item. Customer #2 had easily twice the 12 items or less -- and then tried to pay for it with a brand new debit card for which she had no PIN number. Customer #1 returned at this point because she had suddenly remembered she had coupons. Customer #3 tried to pay for his purchases with an out-of-state third-party check and got ugly when the clerk wouldn't accept it. An off-duty cop took him outside.

My turn, so I carefully placed my one item (a large bottle of rum) on the counter, gave the cashier a crisp new $20, and invited him to help me drink my purchase. We've been friends ever since.

Then I got to watch Customer #3 get cuffed and stuffed by the local gendarmerie as I walked to the truck. Almost as much fun as girl-watching in the frozen food section in the summer time.

So next time there's nothing on TV, just head for Safeway!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies arrested Ashlie Williams, 20, of 2026 Tupelo St., New Orleans...She was released from the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on April 23 on a personal surety bond.

That's the real joke in this whole story. Might as well start making out the bench warrant out now. They'll need it.

[Gwaihir]

Not surprised. At the store I manage, a fellow tried to get me to cash his check. I refused. He asked why. I pointed out that he was using my address as his own. Oops.

[LiteKeeper]

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