Salvation Army bell ringer robbed
 

Marshall Police are looking for two men who robbed a Salvation Army bell ringerin front a grocery store a week ago. Anyone with information call Marshall police.


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How low can you go? At first I wondered why someone would have to steal from the Salvation Army when you can just go there and be given what you need. Then it hit me that they don't dole out drug money. But stealing money from the needy to buy drugs is the lowest, assuming that is the case.

What did he get away with? Like $6.00 in change?

Rotten insects! They should go to prison for a very long time, even if it was like $6.00 in change. That is just low!

Maybe they wanted the kettle... In the 60's, I knew kids who stole stop signs and those round black flaming traffic markers, and later on, those flashing traffic markers... All sorts of crap to decorate their rooms and forts. Maybe they think it is funny to have a Salavation Army kettle in their room...

A Bell Ringer once told me although change is usually given, an occasional person will give a dollar, five, ten or more.
I bet that pot was worth more than $6.00. And if we go over to the pothead thread we probably will find that $20 to $50 bucks if enough to get high... for awhile.

What?? How many pot-heads steal money for drugs?:crazy: You must be confused with crack heads or junkies:laugh::laugh:

Actually, time sentenced is a product of the value of the article(s) stolen. Where's Joepole when you need him? I'm sure he can quote the breakpoints. I think anything under $20 is a misdemeanor.

Do crackheads and junkies also smoke pot???

To summon Joepole, one need only post a carelessly unresearched, unverified statement. This technique is usually sufficient to entice him from his subterranean lair.

OK I am laughing out loud here Al :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Oh, I thought I had to lock myself in the bathroom, turn out the lights and look into the mirror while saying his name three times.

Ok, that way works too...just be sure to draw a pentagram on the floor around you with salt!:eek:

I once stuck a twenty in the kettle many years ago. I was feeling good that day....

There was a news story years ago where someone put a Krugerand in the kettle. Or maybe it was more than one......But it hit the news....

I'm surprised that particular bellringer didn't find a way to surreptitiously fish the Krugerand(s) out of the pot and into his/her pocket...although he or she had probably never seen a Krugerand before that.

LA RS 14§67. Theft

SUBPART C. BY MISAPPROPRIATION WITHOUT VIOLENCE

A. Theft is the misappropriation or taking of anything of value which belongs to another, either without the consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. An intent to deprive the other permanently of whatever may be the subject of the misappropriation or taking is essential.

B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred dollars or more shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or may be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or both.

(2) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of three hundred dollars or more, but less than a value of five hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

(3) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to less than a value of three hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or may be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both. If the offender in such cases has been convicted of theft two or more times previously, upon any subsequent conviction he shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

C. When there has been a misappropriation or taking by a number of distinct acts of the offender, the aggregate of the amount of the misappropriations or taking shall determine the grade of the offense.

Maybe the bellringer was in on the job???

Lol! I can do a banishing and, if needed, an exorcism in the event that Joe refuses to return to his lair. :D

I knew you'd show Joe. Thanks for clearing that up for us.:peace:

Wow, so the maximum sentence for stealing $301 would be two years hard labor and a two thousand dollar fine? I think the fine should be more like 100X verses 10X the amount of the crime. $2k is inconsequential to loosing two years of one's life. (and earnings) Heh, but I guess petty thieves couldn't afford much more.

"Hey Bob, just think...we can split it! There has to be at least $6 in there! That's $3 for you and $3 for me!.... We'll be rich!.....Yeah just don't hit me hard over the head too hard, just take the pot and run. We'll meet up behind the Sizzler afterwards and divi up....No I don't have a hacksaw.....Just trust me, I'm the mastermind... I am The Bell Ringer... Hey we could call ourselves the Bell Ringing Bandits!"

Don't forget the "pot" itself which could be sold at a yard sale for $1.00..... that's another 50¢ each.

No, No, if they are smart, they would probably "recycle" the pot.... Imagine the profits with your own independent Salvation Army pot... Just travel from grocery store to grocery store. That has to beat holding a piece of cardboard at a busy intersection... :D