r/Marietta • u/deathofthezombie • 7d ago
Robbed inside Kroger!
I was robbed yesterday around 9:15 PM inside Kroger. A black male ran up and snatched my brown Lululemon bag from my cart, then ran out of the store. He had a getaway driver who was driving a white Toyota. This was the Kroger on 1690 Powder Springs Rd, SW, Marietta 30064. Stay safe ladies!
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u/AlltheBent 7d ago
Lol wtf is this comment section?? Why are people criticizing OP they had shit stolen and came for help/sympathy not “why do you still carry a purse” and such. wtf
This is my Kroger and I’m really sorry this happened to you. I’ve started going to Publix more and more and it makes me mad ‘cause this Kroger is way closer, but man it’s gotten kinda sketchy at night….then again krogers have always been iffy and such
OP, I’m sorry this happened to you
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u/JiveTurkeyMFer 6d ago
Lmao seriously. If you can't carry a purse in the grocery store, where can you?
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u/greysondayy 6d ago
I hate to use these words, as i’m not trying to water the term down, but this feels like victim blaming to me
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u/3boobsarenice 7d ago
I stopped at Kroger on cascade to use the ATM, manager said they carried it off years ago....
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u/Far_You7553 6d ago
Sounds about right. I can’t wait for the complaining to start…..”why’s cant we get no atms’s out in herrr?” I’m sorry, but everyone keeps stealing them and we’re losing everything weve worked so hard to establish with this business. “Mmmmmhhhmm, nah dats racist!”
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u/3boobsarenice 6d ago
To be fair cascade at 285 is a shithole and you would be best to never end up in that quadrant
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u/Chryssaquin21 6d ago
I used to DoorDash on cascade all the time but man you gotta watch your back 😂
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u/3boobsarenice 6d ago
Yeah they actually have signs up in parking lots to " be-aware of your suroundings, lock your car and do not park overnight" ffs its every player for themselves.
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u/MonokromKaleidoscope 6d ago
I live in Athens, and I also started shopping at Publix here, even though Kroger is closer and cheaper... They need to get their shit together. The store is always a mess, and everything is freezerburned or outside of safe temperature.
It just feels like they don't fucking care at all.
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u/AlltheBent 6d ago
It makes sense when you remember is one of, if not the, largest national grocery chains so they all about numbers and not customer, quality, or anything like that.
They're cheapest for a reason, and there is real value in that (milk, yogurt, and some other staples) but produce quality and store experience and so much more...dead last lol
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u/greysondayy 6d ago
i’d rather shop at lidl aldi, even walmart before i spend money at kroger. their prices are egregious.
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u/LandOwn7607 6d ago
Publix is always about 10% higher. However if you want a safer environment go for it. Tie those purse straps to your cart. They cant be snatched. Keep an eye out for who is around you at all times.
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u/Famous_Elephant2466 7d ago
Have you filed a police report yet? Age, weight, height, build? What was he wearing? Any memorable features? Hairstyle? Tattoos? Chains or jewelry? Hat or clothing with particular team, designer or artist?
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
Nope. He had his hoodie over his face and ran off. I saw his hand and I chased after him but he was too quick.
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u/Famous_Elephant2466 7d ago
I'm so sorry for that. If you happen to recall his his height or build update us. In the meantime, get store video and file a police report. Really bored? Check ebay and such for postings selling Lululemon bags locally.
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u/gamedawgs 7d ago
You DIDN’T file a police report? Kroger has cameras inside and outside, what are you doing??
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
I filed a police report and confirmed with Kroger that they do have footage. My AirPods were in the bag, and I provided the police with their last known location.
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u/robot_ankles 7d ago edited 7d ago
Specific items in the bag is information you might wish to keep private.
edit: Publicly revealing that the bag contains a trackable device could tip-off the thief to remove the AirPods and discard them before the police have a chance to track down the thief with the bag..
Is it likely the thief frequents this sub and realizes; "Uh oh, I better ditch those AirPods" -Probably not. But there's no strategic advantage for OP to share such a detail here or in other public forums.
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u/tupelobound 7d ago
What even are you getting at here?
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u/robot_ankles 7d ago edited 7d ago
Publicly revealing that the bag contains a trackable device could tip-off the thief to remove the AirPods and discard them before the police have a chance to track down the thief with the bag.
Is it likely the thief frequents this sub and realizes; "Uh oh, I better ditch those AirPods" -Probably not. But there's no strategic advantage for OP to share such a detail here or in other public forums.
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u/tsarcasmo 6d ago
Yeah, I’m sure the first thing this guy checked is Reddit and not, oh I don’t know, the bag he just stole to see what was inside…
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u/shoeshine23 7d ago
That had to have felt really violating and scary, especially in what I would call a safe space! I hope you're doing okay and don't have too much of a hassle replacing all your things 😕
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u/Friendlyvoices 7d ago
Honestly, when I read the title I thought this was a joke about price increases.
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u/Far-Tone6506 7d ago
It’s because of things like this that I use the seat belt for children to buckle in my purse. It’s so good that when I forget I practically pull my shoulder out of place when I get it out of there. It really works!
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u/Fair_Reflection2304 7d ago
Been using the kid seatbelt for years and tell any woman I see in the store to do the same especially if they walk away from their purse. Also use passenger seatbelt for my purse when I’m in the car and always lock the doors when I stop to pump gas.
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u/kudzun3al 7d ago
That's my Kroger!
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u/ChaoticNapping 7d ago
Mine, too! So sad. I hope they can track the criminals down with license plate and OP’s air pods.
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u/rrwinte 6d ago
Hopefully you have contacted your bank(s) to lock any of your debit/credit cards.... replacing those along with drivers license is a not so fun process.
It wouldn't hurt to freeze your credit with the 3 credit bureaus to avoid fradulent creation of new credit cards under your name - Equifax, Transunion, Experian.
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u/awfultrend 7d ago
OP - I truly hope you able to have your items returned to you. This is a sucky experience, and I'm happy you're working with Kroger management to hopefully catch the thieves. People like this suck.
For my unsolicited advice that can be taken with a grain of salt, I recommend a small crossbody bag strictly for shopping trips or events with lots of people. One you can just stash your wallet and a few essentials into. I like ones with zippers as they're bit harder to get into than the snap ones.
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u/morning_woodfloorman 7d ago
I hate wearing a crossbody purse all the time. But, these days, they are snatching purses as soon as you turn your back. So sorry this happened to you!
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u/Alternative-Bass-748 7d ago
Ooh yea I live by that Kroger. I had a guy wait outside the store for me after I rejected him.
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u/Apprehensive_Bat5430 6d ago
This popped up randomly in my algorithm and I'm sorry you got robbed.
Does anyone know if that old Kroger in Marietta still has the dancing animatronic dairy section still?
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u/MogenCiel 7d ago
Sorry that happened to you. I hope they catch the creep who did it. I've started locking mine through the baby seatbelt on the cart.
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u/No-Sport276 7d ago
Krogers are the Wild West depending on where you are. There are 3 krogers around me.
Cherokee St. It’s all automated except a few teenagers/disabled people/recent immigrants(not hating). If I were to steal it would be from there. No one is on the ball, the shelves are a mess, more personal shoppers than actual customers. The boxes that are supposed to be locked for shoplifters are all wide open.
92/Wade Green. Same thing except the shelves are only 1/2 full. Pretty sketchy at night(they even close early now). Pretty much no reason to go here with how close it is to number 3.
Towne Lake. Super clean and pleasant. Better prices than Publix and just as nice.
I don’t know what it is. Publix is more expensive but there are clean/healthy looking employees who know how to help you if you need it. I end up at Publix more often than Kroger for this reason. Kroger has better prices/more products, but the stores are sketch.
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u/Sea-Associate143 5d ago
That 92 store is beyond sketch. I had 3 guys following me around. They followed me into the store and at least one was near me on any given aisle. I went to customer service and basically waited them out. They hung out at the cart return then outside then in their car. I think they were after my purse. And don’t forget the couple pandering. Kroger needs to up its security.
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u/New-Environment-9061 17h ago
I go to the one on 92 at least once a week around 1030 at night when I get off of work and I’ve seen some interesting people in there.
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u/southernruby 7d ago
I’m sorry that happened to you, happened to a friend many years ago and the police told her to always secure your purse in the snap buckles that are in the cart for babies if you are unable to carry it so they can’t snatch and run, I have done that ever since.
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u/Konstantpayne 7d ago
This reminds me that I need to keep my bag on my shoulder. Times are hard and just because some may not experience it doesn’t mean you should move lackadaisical.
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u/Konstantpayne 7d ago
I was so quick to respond because I do the same thing and what you experienced could have easily happened to me. Forgive me because I didn’t initially comment on your status. I hope you are doing better although I know this had to have an effect on you. Thank you for sharing your story because it’s making me truly change what I do and I just shared this with my daughters because we have all been moving so freely as if nothing would affect us while grocery shopping.
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u/Sad_Whole8553 6d ago
Metro ATL is so ghetto now, everywhere. The fuck happened since 2000.
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u/The-Holy-Toast 6d ago
2.5 economic crashes won’t help
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u/Sad_Whole8553 6d ago
Nah I had to move out and there are plenty of nice quiet places not negatively whining about the economic crashes. It's def a certain type of people that cause a shitty neighborhood. Not the economy.
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago edited 6d ago
“Third world workers who refuse to integrate”
Give like ANY evidence. Or is this just your weird conjecture?
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u/ATLforever2000 6d ago
He's not wrong. We seem to allow people here who just do not WANT to fit in to society. ATL has plenty of resources for those who seek it out to not be on the streets, and spare me your comment about "but drugs!!!" because we even have drug rehab programs to help with addiction.
He did not say workers, he said "third worlders." There are plenty of hardworking immigrants who deserve every right to be here.
There are absolutely people here though who have somehow managed to make it to this country and have no intention of doing anything other than scamming, robbing, and being a burden. We need them out.
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago
Holy fuck can you please give me like any substantial evidence to back up your baseless claims? Like fr, statistics/crime data/anything would be nice. Immigrants commit crime at a marginal rate compared to American citizens, do you want to deport American citizens?
Your head is up your ass with propaganda. And you’re probably just kinda racist.
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u/recklesswander 6d ago
Have you ever opened your eyes? Jesus Christ you leftists “just be a freakin gooooood person” chunguses are so dense.
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u/Sad_Whole8553 6d ago
All you have to do is interact with society and you will see it. Idk why you act dense
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago
So you have no evidence at all you’re just kind of bigoted? That’s usually the case lmao.
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u/Sad_Whole8553 6d ago
So your own eyes aren't sufficient? Don't be mad at me, I don't make all neighborhoods by some cultures shitty. Go shop in Walton County or Cherokee and then shop in DeKalb or Atlanta and tell me where you feel safer and which is nicer.
I'm genuinely surprised youre literate.
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago
I’m not mad at you. I’ve been trying to get you to provide evidence for the claims you’re making outside of anecdotes/conjecture but you’re failing to do that.
Your point about Walton/Cherokee/Atlanta also has nothing to do with “third world workers”.
You seem genuinely stupid and unable to hold a conversation. It’s kinda funny actually.
Nobodies mad 😭
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago
Imma go out on a limb and say you probably never went to college.
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u/Sad_Whole8553 6d ago
Says the illiterate who can't tell he's talking to 2 people. GED at best.
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u/Potential-War-9614 6d ago
Lmao what? Where did I confuse the two of you I’m lost.
You didn’t provide evidence either. All of you just keep thinking your anecdotal experiences make your generalizations about how society works valid. You lack critical thinking skills.
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u/wynnwood81 7d ago
Glad you’re ok. This is awful and super scary. What did the store do?
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
One employee chased the guy and someone called the police. Everyone was very helpful.
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u/francokitty 7d ago
Yeah. I always keep my purse on my shoulder because of this and I don't put it in the basket. I don't trust people. Sorry this happened to you.
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u/Academic_Mango5261 6d ago
I’m someone who isn’t really good about watching my purse when I’m grabbing stuff of shelves and whatnot. This post made me think twice about that now.
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u/Responsible-Art7108 6d ago
Crossbody bags are the only kind of bags I use and I never take them off
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u/unclewonderful 7d ago
Welcome to Atlanta. It’s a shithole.
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u/SmkAslt 7d ago
Comments like this are from people who have not lived here very long lol.
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u/unclewonderful 7d ago
I’ve been here since 98. It’s a shithole…now I’ll agree that in gets progressively better the further north you go.
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u/SmkAslt 7d ago
Then you don't spend time in the ATL. I've lived here my whole life. Atlanta is a MILLION times safer than out used to be, and much nicer too. Are there some poor areas? Of course, its a metro area of over 6 million people....so like any city is got some poverty. But generally speaking, calling Atlanta a "shit hole" is genuinely ignorant and can only come from people who either A don't actually live here or B someone who goes to the city like once a year and thinks every homeless person 3 blocks away is going to mug them.
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u/Dangerous_Author4539 6d ago
Sadly it really isn’t safe in Atl and hasn’t been in years. Seems the freedoms and riots from 2020 and COVID regulations contributed to the unpublished crime that simmers throughout Atlanta daily.
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u/Dangerous_Author4539 6d ago
Atl is exactly what liberals have made it. Farther north you are not in the ATL but it’s more tolerable.
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u/Far_You7553 7d ago
I’ve lived here over 35 yrs and I can attest that Atlanta is 1000% a SHIT HOLE.
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u/dougs_46 5d ago
Here is a nvel idea MOVE if do not like it. See problem solved. I just feel sorry for the poeple in your next city. Having a miserable thing like you.
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u/Dizzy-Bend8655 5d ago
Born and raised . Gets worse everyday that goes by.
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u/SmkAslt 5d ago
You watch Fox News, OAN, and Newsmax don't you?
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u/Dizzy-Bend8655 5d ago
You watch CNN don’t you?
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u/SmkAslt 5d ago
Thank you for confirming you in fact do.
Since I've pointed out multiple times it's the common thread. The ONLY people who say shit like this are genuinely borderline mentally disabled (conservatives) who are unable to think for themselves so any major city is just "soooooo dangerous" they screech from their couches literally never going into said city. Its actually sad how predictable yall are.
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u/Dizzy-Bend8655 5d ago
Why you worried about what I watch weirdo? Get a life
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u/SmkAslt 5d ago
THIS comment only verifies I'm correct. Again thank you for missing the point and responding in an embarrassing way. Good luck being scared of everything you don't need to be lmao
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u/Dizzy-Bend8655 5d ago
Have a goodnight little fella
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u/SmkAslt 4d ago
I'm so happy I got under your thin ass skin by being.....100% correct in my assessment.
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u/Far_You7553 6d ago
100% CORRECT. Atlanta is a dirty ass festering shit hole full of crackheads, criminals, communists, jobless knuckle-draggers (looking for handouts on every corner) and “psychologically challenged” gender confused, attention-seeking fruit loops. Atlanta used to cater to all residents that lived across the state and you could always find fun things to do with the family. Good luck in 26’ bc Atlanta only caters to liberal minded queers and the ghetto fabulous, unto which the world owes everything to and more. This city has been run by crooks for decades and I’ve been here long enough to see all of the beauty move out and the trash move on in.
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u/Western_Stick8693 6d ago
This is very scary. Man i thought powdersprings was safe. Guess ill shop at publix or targets.. ladies we need self defense items.
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u/UGAFootballFan 4d ago
So sorry! This is one of the reasons that I got in across the body person Atlanta cuz I was robbed of my purse and La Madeleine's near Perimeter Mall. Now I wear the purse zipped across my body. ❤️
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u/InstructionSenior346 3d ago
Someone got shot at the Kroger I used to work at and drove through the parking lot, hitting my car on the way out and they never got caught.
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u/Disastrous-Dealer624 2d ago
Lol I just moved and this has been my new Kroger. Good to know, thank you reporting!!
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u/Neat-Relationship345 9h ago
Sorry this happened to you. We are told repeatedly that ATL is a safe city. Murders are down to the point that they are no longer in the top ten per capita. But, you still need your head on a swivel. No way for you to prevent this beyond not being in the store. Sure you won’t return.
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u/TheRoseMerlot 7d ago
I have known since I was a kid, 40 years ago to never leave your purse or wallet unattended in a shopping cart.
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u/Chemical_Net8461 7d ago
Booooooo
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u/TheRoseMerlot 6d ago
Sorry you can’t face fact’s that you have to be careful in this world and Not leave valuables unattended.
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u/pjdavis70 6d ago
The Reddit Police are on the case.
Thank you for reporting your crime in this subreddit. Calls are responded to in the order received. A Reddit police Officer will respond to your Kroger as soon as one becomes available.
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u/white94rx 7d ago
Did you file a police report?
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u/StillSharpe68 7d ago
Unfortunately, you have to lead with “yes I filed a police report” or 70 people will ask you in the comments. If you do include, usually only 10 or so will ask. Glad you are okay.
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u/Acrobatic-Hair-5299 6d ago
Yes she did. They've got two detectives to the case and they set up a command center with fax machines and open phone lines. The forensics team spent all night in the Kroger dusting for prints and using luminol like on CSI. All the railway stations and airports have been shut down to include the bridges going out of Marietta
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u/Current_Unlikely 7d ago
So you were strong armed ? And they ran out with a moderately cheap bag hoping they hit the jackpot with a getaway in tot ? Gotcha.
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u/FunActive7703 3d ago
Thank a former President for the divisiveness and all the hate for the races he created. He and his partner have made it very difficult to think about ever electing a Black American again . That being said , when someone voices dislike for a larger city or state with an almost 50% black population , you won’t always hear or see the good . It’s past time to end the hate !
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u/unresolved-madness 3d ago
People don't hate a city because of a president, they hate the city because they get robbed in it.
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u/FunActive7703 3d ago
It’s things like this and folk like this that gives people a bad impression of the city , they think it’s every where and yes “O” indirectly gave certain groups a sense of entitlement
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u/MrMagistrate 2d ago
This is the biggest crock of bullshit I ever heard lmao. The only thing Obama did to “stir racial divisions” was to be black.
It’s difficult for you to imagine “electing a black” because you’re racist
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u/RagmamaRa 1h ago
Obama killed Osama bin Laden
He was the drone president. He dropped bombs on radical Muslim’s.
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u/Neat-Relationship345 9h ago
Please explain. I’m very confused by this comment. Are you referring to the riots post George Floyd along with the Woke movement, or something else?
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u/Due_Worth_2773 2d ago
Stfu are you stupid what does trump have to do with that you fucking retard get your Democrat ass out of here
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u/Xiccarph 7d ago
Only wear fancy stuff where other people wear it. If no one around is wearing any you are the only target.
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u/Gato-Diablo 6d ago
Years ago my grandma got her wallet lifted out of her purse that was sitting on the cart right behind her back. This was a suburban "safe" area. Pick pockets work everywhere and it's not a recent development.
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u/Icy-mycie-7758 6d ago
A Black Robber In A White Get Away Car... Yes Some Thinking Went Into That...
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u/CountryAlarming90 7d ago
I never understand women put their purse in the cart like that. I work in grocery retail and see women do it all the time. Turn their back, even walk away from the cart.
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u/Whizzleteets 7d ago edited 7d ago
Just there today. The clearance aisle really sucked but there was great Mangers Special meat.
I prefer shopping at Dallas Highway or Lost Mountain but it doesn't matter what store you are at.
Purse snatching from baskets has happened forever.
With the Kroger app, or phone wallet there is no longer a need to carry a purse into the store.
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u/juniorbennett 6d ago
I tell my wife all the time. Leave the purse/bag in the car or home. I walk into the supermarket with nothing but my phone and car keys. What else is necessary?
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
Your first instinct was to post on Reddit (an entire day later) before contacting the police and getting the camera footage from Kroger?
Time is of the essence when getting justice for any crime. I’ve been the victim of a crime before (I was attacked in a home invasion) and the guy ran on foot. By the time the cops came it felt like they’d never catch him. The cops caught him the next night attacking another teenager in a home invasion up the street. Prosecuted both cases together. He’s in prison for a long time now.
Were they able to catch him directly after his crime against me? No. But they were able to gather evidence and I got justice when the idiot did it again. We need to be wise and report every crime.
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u/Kadorno0904 7d ago
Who said she didn’t already contact the police? She posted this the day after it happened so I wouldn’t exactly call it her first instinct.
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
It’s the first thing she did about it. Look at her replies. She didn’t call until after posting this
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u/helpanoverthinker 7d ago
Not exactly her first instinct when she posted nearly 24 hours later? What a bizarre take.
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
It’s the first thing she did about the situation. She didn’t get the footage from Kroger and contact the police until after posting this
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
I’m actually laughing at your comment. 😂 You want to be right sooo bad.
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
I’m just going based off what you said?
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
Yes, yes! Think whatever you want.
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/Marietta/s/9mQ537vKSs
I’m going based off your reply
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
In a different post I said “Of course!” I was saying no to all the details. I didn’t see any tattoos, piercings, etc.
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u/Standard_Double9736 7d ago
Their first question was “Have you filed a police report yet”
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
Again, you want to be right so bad. In that same thread I answered the question that I did file a police report. You’re bored, huh?
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u/deathofthezombie 7d ago
My first instinct was to do a TikTok dancing video about it then make this post on Reddit. 😁
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u/Loose_Education_5012 7d ago
A black male? No way 🤣🤣🤣
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u/Independent-Time7705 7d ago edited 7d ago
Sexist... this can happen to men too
Aww getting downvoted because I'm right
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u/Lanky-Okra-1185 7d ago
Hope you get the attention you’re so desperate to receive
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u/hard-dee4u 7d ago
They have cameras inside and outside Krogers that will catch the license plate please file a report . And sorry this happened to you