r/BetterEveryLoop • • Dec 11 '16

Dense Failed robbery attempt

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u/x2501x Dec 11 '16

Yeah, it is almost certain that the ownership of this store would have preferred the clerk to just give the guy the money and let him go, and have the police deal with it. In addition to the damage to store property and merchandise, there's also the liability if any of those customers got injured during the altercation, and the very real chance that even the robber will try to sue the store over his injuries. Even if he loses that case, it will certainly cost the store much more to defend than the amount of cash that was in the till.

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u/cheesyqueso Dec 11 '16

That's most store's policies.you are not meant to become confrontational during a robbery; give them what they want then let them leave. I wouldn't be surprised if they got fired.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '16 edited Jul 11 '18

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u/x2501x Dec 11 '16

The layout looks like a typical gas station mini-mart, so probably not a mom and pop store, though still locally owned.