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In every workplace, friendship and mutual respect among colleagues are essential pillars for fostering a positive and productive environment.
However, even the most harmonious offices can be plagued by the elusive presence of an office thief. The stealing of personal belongings can not only disrupt the trust within a team but also lead to feelings of frustration and violation among the affected employees. Today, we bring you a captivating story that revolves around the pursuit of justice in the face of blatant theft.
An office worker who recently returned from maternity leave, juggling the responsibilities of a new baby and the challenges of her job. As she settled back into her daily routine, she noticed a disturbing trend – her cherished snacks and treats were mysteriously disappearing from her office stash. Struggling with exhaustion due to lack of sleep, she initially dismissed it as mere absent-mindedness. However, as the thefts continued, OP’s suspicions grew, and she decided to take matters into her own hands.
After setting up a nanny cam to capture the culprit in action, OP was shocked to discover that the thief was none other than the night janitor. Consumed with both anger and a sense of justice, OP gathered evidence and confronted her boss. Scroll down to know what happened next:
OP, dealing with a food thief had issues due to her numerous food allergies, limited lunch options, and increased hunger from breastfeeding her new baby.
OP copes with the challenge of managing work lunches due to having a new baby and a three-year-old by stocking her office with nonperishable snacks, especially those free of her allergens, even if they may not taste as good or cost more.
OP returned from maternity leave, struggling with sleep deprivation, and noticed her snack hoard at work diminishing mysteriously:
OP caught the flu and was away from the office for a week, during which her almost full box of pricey allergen-free cookies was gradually depleted by someone else, leaving only one cookie upon her return.
OP discovered that the food thief not only stole from her but also opened a new box of candy. In response, she decided to take matters into her own hands and ordered a nanny cam to catch the culprit.
OP set up a nanny cam to catch the food thief in action and strategically laid out tempting bait snacks, including a Valentine’s heart she broke open, leading to clear evidence of the thief’s brazen snacking habits the following morning.
Dealing with office thieves is a significant concern that can disrupt workplace harmony and trust among colleagues. It is essential to address such behavior promptly and effectively to maintain a respectful and productive work environment. Catching an office thief can be justified when it is done through appropriate and lawful means, such as discussing the issue with management, documenting the incidents, or using surveillance devices with proper authorization.
OP watched in disbelief as the office thief, who had taken her bait snacks, turned out to be the night janitor who shamelessly enjoyed a 12-minute break in her office, eating her food.
OP gathered screenshots of the night janitor indulging in her snacks and promptly sent them to her boss, leading to the cleaning company employee’s removal from their workplace and receiving her boss’s assurance of taking appropriate action.
OP realized the food thief saga wasn’t over when the concession stand girl and reception staff revealed how uncomfortable and creepy the thief’s behavior had been towards them as women. 
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OP hadn’t confided in her husband about her actions regarding the food thief. However, when she finally shared about setting up the nanny cam and the reasons behind it, her husband’s unexpected support made her realize the importance of standing up for herself.
Another good way to catch office food thieves:
The food thief at the hospital:
“Messing with mommy’s food is dangerous.”
Have you encountered similar situations? How did you handle them? Share your thoughts on this story in the comments below.
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