82-year-old Vellmarer struggles against the accusation of hacked theft

82-year-old Vellmarer struggles against the accusation of hacked theft

An incident in the Edeka Markt Möller in Vellmar (Kassel district) recently caused excitement and discussions. The case concerns an 82-year-old man who is accused of stealing a piece of chopped worth only 2.61 euros. This situation raises fundamental questions regarding the handling of theft allegations in retail stores.

The situation from the perspective of the senior

The older gentleman states that he had been hacked at the fresh meat counter when shopping at the weekend. Shortly afterwards he realized that he no longer needed the goods due to the warm temperatures and a half -hour way in which the meat could spoil. Therefore, he simply put the meat on a shelf and only paid the already selected basic purchases. "I know that was a mistake," admits the 82-year-old.

The reaction of the Edeka market

A few days later, when he returned to the Edeka market for shopping, the head of the business confronted him with the accusation of theft. Despite his explanation that he no longer wanted to own the chopped and therefore put it away, the police were called. "I was guided out of the shop by the police," the senior recalls the embarrassing situation. A processing fee of 200 euros was requested by Sven Möller, the market owner, which the senior found to be inappropriate.

the legal consequences

The public prosecutor's office was quickly hired, which was rated as a sign of the uniqueness of the incident. The 82-year-old then paid 52.61 euros, the price of the chopped, plus voluntary compensation of 50 euros. "I wanted to show that I take the situation seriously," he explains. However, the incident reflects the dilemma with which many retailers are confronted today when it comes to theft.

corporate policy in other markets

Although Edeka Möller rigidly acts against theft, it can be seen that other supermarkets choose a less strict gait. Marika Hofmann, who operates several Edeka markets in the area, explains: "Theft is theft, but we only ask for 100 euros catch bonus." The same applies to the new purchase market and the Rewe market in the region. This practice raises the questions of how much retail is willing to risk tiny thefts, while in other cases they hardly impose punishments.

conclusion: a call for moderation?

The incident in the Edeka Möller shows how important it is to exercise empathy and moderation when dealing with theft with theft allegations. Sven Möller states that he pursues every crime to minimize the loss of his goods, but where do you draw the border? It remains to be seen how the Vellmar arbitration office will decide on this case. However, the reactions from the community show that not only the legal but also the human element plays an important role in such situations.