As always, a serious problem came to the established team of the company: money and cosmetics began to disappear from the pockets of a coat on a hanger and handbags, and mobile phones and expensive fountain pens began to disappear from tables. And if the first or fifth such case was attributed to the carelessness and forgetfulness of the owners, then after the tenth theft, a real panic arose. Everyone stopped leaving even lighters out of sight. And, not knowing how to catch the thief, they began to fear and suspect each other.
General meeting
Quite a traditional act after the discovery of office theft is the loud statement of the victim "Stop the thief!" and trying to find him or her in hot pursuit. Most often, something like a meeting of a work collective is announced for this, during which a bad person is invited to voluntarily confess to a misconduct and mutual suspicions and reproaches are expressed. And it's also good if no one fights or tries to undress and search the pretty neighbor …
Look at both
To protect yourself from new thefts, and office criminals, as a rule, are not limited to one crime, your own attentiveness and even a certain degree of suspicion will help. So be vigilant and remember the film advice from Georges Miloslavsky: "You need to keep track of things when you enter the room!"
A few other helpful tips:
- try not to leave valuables where they can be easily carried away;
- when going for a smoke break or lunch, do not throw bags and wallets in sight, especially open ones;
- you cannot take something with you, ask to look after him;
- when finishing a working day or going on vacation, close everything of value from the table in a safe or a box with a lock;
- do not boast that the day before you received a large salary in cash, or you inherited an inheritance from your grandmother from California;
- do not count your money, dreaming out loud about buying a new car;
- and, most importantly, remember that stealing, and more than once, may well be not only a novice who is not too attractive to you, but even the cutest and long-known colleague.
Call "02"
Another commonplace advice that can be given to those who have been robbed right at the workplace. Do not immediately throw a tantrum or the already mentioned meeting. Better dry your eyes and call the police reporting the theft. After that, do not lose sight of your personal belongings for a second and wait for the results of the investigation. As a rule, they are not very effective. Even the police themselves are usually skeptical about such searches for an office thief, since they have to suspect and check absolutely everyone. From the CEO to the cleaning lady and even the night security guard.
Much more willing to come to your rescue are former employees, perhaps of the same police department, only working in a private security company. They may, for example, recommend the use of the anti-theft system used by many supermarkets. It consists of a small tag that needs to be glued to a valuable item. And when secretly removed from the building (provided, of course, a special frame is installed in it), it gives a loud signal. Experts also advise: the most effective way to catch an armchair thief during his "work" is to install the DVR for movement. Better yet, two. Another modern and very effective means of detecting an intruder is Polygraph Poligrafovich. This is the name in everyday life of the lie detector, which is incredibly difficult to deceive an ordinary person suspected of theft.
Chemistry and life
Chemical traps are also quite acceptable when searching for a criminal among “friends”. They are put, for example, in a purse supposedly accidentally forgotten on the table. An attempt to open it ends with the thief's hands being painted with bright orange and indelible paint for several days. But it is better to refrain from setting more serious traps or even traps in the office. First, a completely random and innocent person can get caught in them. And secondly, causing bodily harm, and the leg or hand in the trap is unlikely to suffer, threatens with criminal punishment just to the one who installed it. And, of course, you shouldn't kill someone you caught by the hand at the scene of the crime. Even if he stole your last money or just received a loan. Quite enough, if you really want immediate satisfaction, and the usual cuffs, but without leaving traces. It is worth remembering that there are police and courts in the country to impose real sanctions.
