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Mom Shoplifts Parenting Book - With Kids in Tow
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You would probably assume that a mom who reads parenting books is serious about raising her kids well. That would generally be correct, but not in this case. Callie Rough, 37, did indeed show an interest in a parenting "how-to" called 101 Ways to Be a Great Mom, but she loses big points for the way she went about acquiring it. According to police in Oxford, Ohio, she tried to steal it while out shopping with her kids.
She would have gotten away with the theft had it not been for the keen eyes of the clerk at the Dollar General Store. She noticed that Rough and her shopping partners -- her two young children and their father, James Rogers -- were acting suspiciously while perusing the aisles. When the family attempted to leave without purchasing anything, the clerk noticed Rough's handbag seemed to have expanded while she was shopping.
After being confronted by the clerk, Rough ran to the back of the store and began dumping items from her bag. She tossed out washcloths, hand towels, a small rug and said book. She and her family then ran from the store, but were quickly apprehended by police. Rogers was found to be carrying a stolen box of garbage bags that he said Rough had given him. He was charged with receiving stolen property and Rough was charged with theft.
I am perplexed by this crime. Had she stolen only the parenting book, I might sympathize with her as a poverty-stricken woman desperate to be a better mother. But she lost me when brought along the kids and added random household items to her shoplifting list. That's simple thievery. Let's add that to the list of 101 ways not to be great mom.
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She would have gotten away with the theft had it not been for the keen eyes of the clerk at the Dollar General Store. She noticed that Rough and her shopping partners -- her two young children and their father, James Rogers -- were acting suspiciously while perusing the aisles. When the family attempted to leave without purchasing anything, the clerk noticed Rough's handbag seemed to have expanded while she was shopping.
After being confronted by the clerk, Rough ran to the back of the store and began dumping items from her bag. She tossed out washcloths, hand towels, a small rug and said book. She and her family then ran from the store, but were quickly apprehended by police. Rogers was found to be carrying a stolen box of garbage bags that he said Rough had given him. He was charged with receiving stolen property and Rough was charged with theft.
I am perplexed by this crime. Had she stolen only the parenting book, I might sympathize with her as a poverty-stricken woman desperate to be a better mother. But she lost me when brought along the kids and added random household items to her shoplifting list. That's simple thievery. Let's add that to the list of 101 ways not to be great mom.
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ReaderComments (Page 3 of 3)
1-10-2009 @ 7:51PM
tami said...Renee 1-10-2009 @ 4:36PM
Bobbytee, it's one thing to be a racist...but you're more stupid than most! Perhaps you should learn how to "wright" before you post another ignorant diatribe. And by the way, did you notice the thief's child is quite white not black?
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I was going to tell her the same thing, but perhaps you should be more observant. The kid in the picture is not the "thief's kid"!
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1-10-2009 @ 7:51PM
KatieEL said...Am I the only one who feels sorry for this woman? For goodness sakes, I'm sure she wouldn't be stealing trash bags if she didn't need them. Those are household items that most of us have the liberty to buy. But for this woman, obviously was unable to do so. A parenting book and household items...at least it wasn't a Gucci purse.
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1-10-2009 @ 8:06PM
April said...I could be wrong here (being single and childless myself), but isn't it a PARENT'S responsibility to teach their kids right from wrong? The idiots who shamelessly engage their kids in the commission of a crime shouldn't be at all surprised when the kid follows in their footsteps! I work for a law enforcement agency, and even after 10 years I'm STILL amazed at the number of people who get arrested for a crime and have managed to involve their children in some way!
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1-11-2009 @ 9:10PM
tuxedokat5 said...I am a retail store manager for a very large chain and this happens all the time!! What really makes me mad is that my review is based upon the inventory result for my store. When you steal it is not only from the company you are stealing from but the associates who work in that building!! Keep in mind that those of you who are honest and pay for what you want are also paying the price. Stores have to raise prices to accomodate the theft. Do we not have programs to help those in need? Why do all the thieves decide to take the high end purses, perfumes, brand name products, etc?? Easy to sell on the streets and on Ebay. Laws for shoplifting need to be more strict. There are so many stipulations when stopping a suspect for shoplifting. I am surprised that there isn't a law suit pending for the stop at Dollar General. Watch~there will be!
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1-14-2009 @ 10:04PM
MEME said...I just have to comment on the remark about the lady if she only stole the book and was tryn to be a better parent that you coud have sympathized with her . everyone on this blog should ask this question what if it were you ? how could you judge this lady its not like she stole things to sell to get high , looking at the products garbage bags, towels etc its rather evident it was things she needed in her house ,with the way this economy is going im most certain were going to see a lot of you hypocitze in the same boat.
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