Kroger manager fired after he slams a knife-wielding shoplifter to the ground

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[h=1]Kroger manager fired after he slams a knife-wielding shoplifter to the ground[/h]<cite class="byline vcard top-line">By Will Lerner<abbr>April 18, 2014 1:58 PM</abbr></cite>Odd News




<!-- google_ad_section_start --><meta content="2014-04-18T17:58:37Z" itemprop="datePublished"><meta content="Kroger manager fired after he slams a knife-wielding shoplifter to the ground" itemprop="headline"><meta content="" itemprop="alternativeHeadline"><meta content="http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/news/2014-04-18/98f315d0-c722-11e3-94b5-c9008433c176_manager.png" itemprop="image"><meta content="The incident was caught on cellphone video by a customer in the parking lot." itemprop="description">If you’re an employee of a chain store and you see a shoplifter, don’t confront them. It’s been proven again and again and again and again that no matter how noble your intentions are, you can be fired from your job. As KDFW FOX 4 News reports, this is exactly what happened to one Kroger grocery store manager in Arlington, Texas.

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</figure>The manager is seen here, after having slammed the suspected shoplifter to the ground. (KDFW)

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A customer in the parking lot of the Kroger recorded the incident on their cellphone. In the video, you can see the unnamed manager approach the shoplifting suspect. The suspect appears to have a knife in his hand. The manager shoves him into a parked car and gets the knife out the suspect’s hand before eventually slamming him down to the ground.

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</figure>Claude Medlock (KDFW)

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The alleged shoplifter is 51-year-old Claude Medlock. According to KDFW, Arlington Police say that Mr. Medlock has a, “lengthy criminal history that includes theft and robbery convictions.” They didn’t consider the manager’s actions a crime, but that didn’t matter to Kroger. Kroger sent a statement to KDFW, which read in part:

“The incident…is not a reflection of our company’s fraud prevention protocol, procedures or training…He is no longer employed by our company.”
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The manager told the station that he had worked in loss prevention for 13 years, and “believed he handled the situation properly.”
More info: KDFW

 

[SmallDaddy]

I thought by now every employee in the US knows not to get into a confrontation with anyone on the job unless its self defense

 

[tatehill2000]

Are u kodding.. you open the cash register and offer the thief an extra500.... fuk that shit..

 

[SmallDaddy]

yep and a free beverage of his choice to go.

If employers are firing employees for basically doing the right thing, I say fukkem

 

[MikeB]

The problem with these scumbags now is that even if the person gives the money, they still get killed.

These shitheads don't care

 

[KennyB]

Obama's son got caught?

 

[RenoChazz]

He wasn't a regular employee, or a clerk. Protocol for regular employees is to never confront shoplifters. Not the same thing as when a loss prevention guy does it. Loss prevention guys are trained on how to confront thieves and it's actually their job to do it. The reason for being terminated isn't because he confronted (like it would be with most employees) but has to be for some other reason.

 

[Suzie]

Bs bs bs

 

[EveryGamblersDream]

I thought by now every employee in the US knows not to get into a confrontation with anyone on the job unless its self defense

Actually self defense is not a justified reason within a lot of companies. For instance, the MTA (NYC) will discipline you (including considering termination) for getting involved. This is a big reason why when riders wanted the token booth clerks to stay (mainly due to feeling safer), they did not realize that those clerks are powerless to help.

 

[terps1313]

Obama's son got caught?

I don't get it? Since the guy is black he is Obama's kid? Is that your choice of humor? Maybe the worst joke all time. Congrats on being a racist.