Or the second, or the third.

I mean it'd be a pattern after a week. No indication the kid was stopping.

Nah, any person who wasn't specifically seeking an arrest would've intervened, firing him, writing him up, literally anything, before resorting to calling the police.

They're shit people.

I worked in grocery and had a manager who actually hired at-risk and untrustworthy people because he believed in second chances. I saw 3 people get caught red handed and then coached back to being reliable and professional this way. Actual humanity means taking time with people - which I thought might be happening here. But nope, fuck me for asking questions.

I was hopeful that folks were kind. I didn't even need to read the article to see how unkind people are to others. These comments are enough to kill hope.