Walmart employee accused of theft
12/2/2009
A 17-year-old employee of Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth, was arrested on a charge of felony theft, accused of not ringing up more than $1,100 worth of items on two occasions.
Tiffany L. Cox is accused of not collecting payment for a PlayStation 3 game system, a PS3 game, two DVDs, medication and 10 miscellaneous video games between 5 and 5:10 p.m. Nov. 16. Loss was estimated at $614.
Between 6 and 6:10 p.m. Nov. 20, no payment was collected for two Sprite bottles, two Xbox 360 games, an Xbox 360 Super Elite, cherry Jell-O and lime Jell-O. Loss was estimated at $522.
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says....
SMart one 67401 are you for real?
If you are then your village called.
12/28/2009
becky says....
A couple of weeks ago my daughter reported to the manager of Salina Wal-Mart that there were 2 empty DVD boxes in the trash can in ladies bathroom, he couldn't have been more uninterested. The needy thing for the jell-o in the above matter was probably for booze made
jell-o shots to go along with the playstation fun.
12/26/2009
Prediction says....
If your criminal defense consists of, "Hey, she was a good friend and she needed all that stuff given to her for free", then you've got a long stretch behind bars waiting for you until you wise up to the laws against theft.
12/24/2009
Ilovekansas says....
I have worked LP in Sears and Dillards..employees many employees were either involved or facilitated theft from the stores. The only time they were interested in stopping theft is when a person of color was involved. "It's hey this stuff is ours to steal".
12/22/2009
HuH? says....
Wow this topic brought out all of the geniuses to post undecipherable comments, didn't it?
12/22/2009
salinamom says....
to the comment on the spanking........ I'm really not sure what information the parents of Salina have gotten but, It is NOT against the law to spank your children. Spank your kids, take their belongings away, do what you have to do as a parent to make sure that your child is raised properly. 90% of the parents here don't even care. They don't care what the kids grades are, where the kids are at, who their teachers are, who their hanging out with, THAT MY FIREND IS THE PROBLEM WITH SALINA KIDS THESE DAYS. I really wish parents would stop with this "we can't spank our kids" SALINA.... get control of the children now days... Parents want yo complain about how the kids are acting, maybe you should look in the mirror and see what your doing to keep them from acting this way.
12/22/2009
says....
Amen....If kids was to get spankings like we did when we were kids there WOULD NOT be as much crime as there is today. Also if walmart did do the apps in person and not computer they would have a better chance at knowing who they hire.
12/21/2009
Simple Test says....
Employers, this should be part of your hiring process. Ask teens this question before hiring, "If your friend was in need, would you let them walk out of the store with some items they could really use without paying for them?"
12/19/2009
says....
Yes this girl did do something terribly wrong, remember Gods commandment, thou shalt not steal. Do it right ok
12/18/2009
HIRE ME says....
Bottom line, the application system at walmart needs a better approach.. STOP WITH THE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND GET SOMEONE WITH SOME CHARACTER JUDGEMENT.. btw Walmart, im looking for a job.. PEOPLE ARE TRANSPARENT TO ME!! Pencil me in for an interview, Ill bring some decernment to the salina walmart.
12/18/2009
TeenagersRsoConfused says....
If someone is having a hard time they don't NEED video games! They need food or money and stealing is never right.
12/17/2009
says....
how can anyone commend this lady for stealing..I think a lot of people with these comments are common thieves themselves .
12/17/2009
says....
if she was "helping friend out that was in need" then why not food, games and game system are not need.
12/17/2009
Work For It says....
"Smart One 67401", you're not very bright, are you? If she was poor and deserving, then you and your cashier friend should have dug into your own pockets and BOUGHT the items for her! Don't steal from others like some liberal mush head!
12/17/2009
SMart one 67401 says....
This girl was not in the wrong!!!!! she was being nice to her friend, i know her personally and her friend is having a hard time. She derseves that stuff for free!!!
12/17/2009
says....
Lest people forget Wal-Mart upgraded their security system when the remodel took place, so if you want to steal from Wal-Mart, remember you will be seen on camera surveillance.
12/17/2009
Nothin worse than a liar and a thief says....
"You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism."-Were you the one she was hooking up with all this stuff?!
12/16/2009
says....
The only ones who don't get their names published are either under the age of 14 or are SPD officers.
12/14/2009
no wonder says....
WE reap what we sew. Children are a product of thier environment. It is not safe to allow a village to raise a child, and children today have no parents. Let me intruduce my parents, divorce and poverty.
12/14/2009
says....
When was it minors accused of breaking the law started getting their names published?
12/12/2009
says....
says....
"You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism."
WHAT??? She broke the law.. she KNEW she was breaking the law.. she may need help but She isn't getting it from me! Now OUR prices will go up even more to help pay for the LOSS she caused .. to me your comment is saying it is ok what she did.. You're as wrong as she is
12/11/2009
j. amaya says....
just as said before, the spanking was a way to show kids who is in charge, and to show forth what is expected. i'm not for child abuse but every now and then, we need to show them who is the one provider. if not who will? this is the reason why the US is in the state it is, i bet if things changed a bit and the law would allow a spanking, things would change not as a ignorant form but not to support child abuse though.
12/9/2009
Walmart Shopper 2 says....
I'm a news buff. Have been for years. I truely believe the economy is taking its toll on all of us. I go out at 10:30am Its like 3:30 or 5:00 traffic. People are layed off. You can see an feel the stress in this town. I would like to mention I read an article the other day Selling Salina on its Strength date 2-13-2009 Salina Journal.I wrote a comment on it. I have not looked it up to see if they posted it. I just happen to pop it up. Man I was very upset! If I can get that upset at home well I venture to say its not going to take much for me to go off! I stay home lately because of whats going on. Its bad out there! And I do'nt think we are going to get our jobs back any time soon. Its to bad the kids had to see that, sounds like you were just trying to have a good time. When I'm out I try to smile a lot even if I'm in a bad mood take the extra mile to move out of the way in stores. But lately I stay home. Did you check and make sure you paid for everything HA.
12/9/2009
NewinKS says....
I say bring back spanking...kids today are not corrected like I was in the 70's and 80's. Kids today do not know what punishment really is.
12/8/2009
Livid says....
More kids should HAVE to work! It certainly didn't hurt me while growing up on the farm, and you would NEVER catch any of us EVER shoplifting or doing drugs. Maybe they should lower the age limit for child labor and allow children to contribute for once! I am sooo sick of the entitled little wretches that run around acting like they are OWED everything for NO effort on their part. What a bunch of enabled little brats. These kids will never make it in the real world, instead they will, and are, making our world He##!!!!
12/7/2009
says....
crime is crime no matter where or how it happens
12/7/2009
Taxpayer says....
"Walmart gets what they deserve for hiring a teenage as a cashier." What DO they deserve for hiring teenagers?? The vast majority of teenagers are really pretty good kids. They need jobs to earn money for a variety of reasons. Maybe they need to help the family out in these uncertain economic times. Walmart, Dillons, Target, Kmart, etc. need teenagers just as much as the teenagers need them. Without teenages in the workforce who would take your order at a fast food restaurant? Let's not take the businesses to task for hiring teens. Let's focus on the single teen that was caught breaking the law.
12/7/2009
Taxpayer says....
How absurd is it that the Salina school board is considering joining the lawsuit against the state for aid to schools? In a down and almost out economy like we have currently it's stupidity. We've come to the point the "for the kids" is a hollow cry from the leaders of the school system. We keep throwing money at education and we keep getting less results. Maybe we could do without one or two "directors" in the didtrict management structure. That alone would save $200,000 plus benefits. Oopps, that would mean that the other directors and the superintendant would have to pick up the slack. School systems, just like the private sector need to live WITHIN their means. Filing suit against the state to get money that's not there only helps the attorneys for the schools.
12/7/2009
Walmart Shopper says....
Well how about that & now how about this- my 11 year old nephew & 13 years old neice were standing next to the exit doors @ walmart near smart style waiting for me to check out not far from them & they & I & many people witnessed a fistfight in the entry way- where the carts are! It was between 2 men & 2 women, my newphew thought the 2 males were just goofing around then they were full on fighting, one had a bloody face. Thankfully a man who looked to be a security guard & a cop got their quick. Are times so tough that people just blow, or are people just that stupid & immature? To not feel safe in Walmart in Salina on an early Sunday evening is absurd to me. Crime is up people, theft & fistfights-what's next. We need to take back our town! My neighbors who live accross the street said one evening a few weeks ago that they saw 2 "kids" looking in cars with flashlights- mine was one of them. They called the police. By the time they got here those "kids" were long gone. The police said that they didn't committ a crime because they didn't lift any door handles! My jaw hit the floor when I heard that! I live in a nice area with lots of familes & we all know each other, I feel like I live in the wild wild west!
12/6/2009
consequences says....
Now she has new information to ad to her
resume for her next job and every job for the rest of her life.
12/6/2009
says....
You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism.
12/6/2009
says....
wow...
12/6/2009
Confused says....
Ok, seriously-fighting the school board to be able to dance the way you want should never be grouped into the same category as outright stealing. There is a difference between lack of respect for authority and standing up for what you believe. I do believe that this country was started by people who had "lack of respect for authority" Yes, it is wrong on any level to steal, but comparing this to the dancing thing is just wrong.
12/6/2009
says....
WalMart gets what they
deserve for hiring a teenager for a cashier.
12/4/2009
Real Life Parallels says....
The parallels between this alleged thievery by a teen worker and teens refusing to obey the school board? Simple. Both involve one or more teens who think they can do what they want, disrespect authority, and make their own rules. The principles are the same in both cases. When you're a student in school, you are subject to school authorities, just as when you're an employee in a store. Employers should never hire teens who flip the bird to school authorities.
12/4/2009
says....
gaming is thirsty business..maybe the
jell-o was for "jell-o shots" later
12/4/2009
curious says....
I know why they stole the games and such but why the jello and Sprite????
12/4/2009
Journal Reader says....
TJ, I believe the poster to whom you refer was making the point that there is a serious problem in our society in that young people have a serious lack of respect for authority and a lack of understanding that their actions have consequences. I also doubt that "every store has tons" of employees who do this. If that were the case these thefts (for that is what they are) would be reported. I would also like the poster who made that comment to define "tons of employees". Hyperbole does NOT make you sound intelligent.
12/3/2009
says....
I wasnt saying that it was ok in an earlier post by the way...just that it is happening all over. I in no way think this is ok. Stores do need to do a little more to watch this though.
12/3/2009
TJ pearson says....
How does standing upo for ones freedoms the same as stealing from a store? Get a clue
12/3/2009
says....
Her and about 75% of other store employees. Every store I know has tons of people that do this...
12/2/2009
says....
let her slide all of the celebrities get away with all the crimes that they commit
12/2/2009
employee says....
the person purchasing these items also knew they werent being charged and should be held just as responsible as the cashier.
12/2/2009
Hmmm says....
Seventeen year old female accused of letting her friends steal things from the store, while she worked as a cashier. Isn't she about the same age as the high school teens who decided they would tell off the school board so they could "do the grind"? Lack of respect for authority leads to consequences such as this. Congrats parents, you've raised a generation of jailbirds who despise the law and authority. Telling off the school board was only a symptom of a deeper problem.
12/2/2009
Me says....
Always get caught skip scanning trust me I know...
12/2/2009
Salina.com doesn't necessarily condone the comments here. Read our full online terms of service policy.
salinaman says....
As too spanking. salinamom is correct. It is NOT against the law too spank your child(ren). Was told by an officer at one point that 3 - 4 swats, open handed, on the buttocks is perfectly legal. Were it becomes illegal is when belts, boards, whatever is used and or you leave bruises. At that point it leaves the realm of a spanking and enters the realm of abuse.
However, the lack of spankings isn't the only problem. The parents need too take back the household and to lay down the law. A lot of parents don't do this, the kids run the house are not taught respect and get away with a lot of crap before anything serious is done about it. This includes the legal system and there 'lets baby the juveniles' stance. I say when they commit there first crime, automatic 1 year probation, then escalate it from there. Show the kids that there actions have serious consequences.
12/28/2009
says....
SMart one 67401 are you for real?
If you are then your village called.
12/28/2009
becky says....
A couple of weeks ago my daughter reported to the manager of Salina Wal-Mart that there were 2 empty DVD boxes in the trash can in ladies bathroom, he couldn't have been more uninterested. The needy thing for the jell-o in the above matter was probably for booze made
jell-o shots to go along with the playstation fun.
12/26/2009
Prediction says....
If your criminal defense consists of, "Hey, she was a good friend and she needed all that stuff given to her for free", then you've got a long stretch behind bars waiting for you until you wise up to the laws against theft.
12/24/2009
Ilovekansas says....
I have worked LP in Sears and Dillards..employees many employees were either involved or facilitated theft from the stores. The only time they were interested in stopping theft is when a person of color was involved. "It's hey this stuff is ours to steal".
12/22/2009
HuH? says....
Wow this topic brought out all of the geniuses to post undecipherable comments, didn't it?
12/22/2009
salinamom says....
to the comment on the spanking........ I'm really not sure what information the parents of Salina have gotten but, It is NOT against the law to spank your children. Spank your kids, take their belongings away, do what you have to do as a parent to make sure that your child is raised properly. 90% of the parents here don't even care. They don't care what the kids grades are, where the kids are at, who their teachers are, who their hanging out with, THAT MY FIREND IS THE PROBLEM WITH SALINA KIDS THESE DAYS. I really wish parents would stop with this "we can't spank our kids" SALINA.... get control of the children now days... Parents want yo complain about how the kids are acting, maybe you should look in the mirror and see what your doing to keep them from acting this way.
12/22/2009
says....
Amen....If kids was to get spankings like we did when we were kids there WOULD NOT be as much crime as there is today. Also if walmart did do the apps in person and not computer they would have a better chance at knowing who they hire.
12/21/2009
Simple Test says....
Employers, this should be part of your hiring process. Ask teens this question before hiring, "If your friend was in need, would you let them walk out of the store with some items they could really use without paying for them?"
12/19/2009
says....
Yes this girl did do something terribly wrong, remember Gods commandment, thou shalt not steal. Do it right ok
12/18/2009
HIRE ME says....
Bottom line, the application system at walmart needs a better approach.. STOP WITH THE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND GET SOMEONE WITH SOME CHARACTER JUDGEMENT.. btw Walmart, im looking for a job.. PEOPLE ARE TRANSPARENT TO ME!! Pencil me in for an interview, Ill bring some decernment to the salina walmart.
12/18/2009
TeenagersRsoConfused says....
If someone is having a hard time they don't NEED video games! They need food or money and stealing is never right.
12/17/2009
says....
how can anyone commend this lady for stealing..I think a lot of people with these comments are common thieves themselves .
12/17/2009
says....
if she was "helping friend out that was in need" then why not food, games and game system are not need.
12/17/2009
Work For It says....
"Smart One 67401", you're not very bright, are you? If she was poor and deserving, then you and your cashier friend should have dug into your own pockets and BOUGHT the items for her! Don't steal from others like some liberal mush head!
12/17/2009
SMart one 67401 says....
This girl was not in the wrong!!!!! she was being nice to her friend, i know her personally and her friend is having a hard time. She derseves that stuff for free!!!
12/17/2009
says....
Lest people forget Wal-Mart upgraded their security system when the remodel took place, so if you want to steal from Wal-Mart, remember you will be seen on camera surveillance.
12/17/2009
Nothin worse than a liar and a thief says....
"You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism."-Were you the one she was hooking up with all this stuff?!
12/16/2009
says....
The only ones who don't get their names published are either under the age of 14 or are SPD officers.
12/14/2009
no wonder says....
WE reap what we sew. Children are a product of thier environment. It is not safe to allow a village to raise a child, and children today have no parents. Let me intruduce my parents, divorce and poverty.
12/14/2009
says....
When was it minors accused of breaking the law started getting their names published?
12/12/2009
says....
says....
"You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism."
WHAT??? She broke the law.. she KNEW she was breaking the law.. she may need help but She isn't getting it from me! Now OUR prices will go up even more to help pay for the LOSS she caused .. to me your comment is saying it is ok what she did.. You're as wrong as she is
12/11/2009
j. amaya says....
just as said before, the spanking was a way to show kids who is in charge, and to show forth what is expected. i'm not for child abuse but every now and then, we need to show them who is the one provider. if not who will? this is the reason why the US is in the state it is, i bet if things changed a bit and the law would allow a spanking, things would change not as a ignorant form but not to support child abuse though.
12/9/2009
Walmart Shopper 2 says....
I'm a news buff. Have been for years. I truely believe the economy is taking its toll on all of us. I go out at 10:30am Its like 3:30 or 5:00 traffic. People are layed off. You can see an feel the stress in this town. I would like to mention I read an article the other day Selling Salina on its Strength date 2-13-2009 Salina Journal.I wrote a comment on it. I have not looked it up to see if they posted it. I just happen to pop it up. Man I was very upset! If I can get that upset at home well I venture to say its not going to take much for me to go off! I stay home lately because of whats going on. Its bad out there! And I do'nt think we are going to get our jobs back any time soon. Its to bad the kids had to see that, sounds like you were just trying to have a good time. When I'm out I try to smile a lot even if I'm in a bad mood take the extra mile to move out of the way in stores. But lately I stay home. Did you check and make sure you paid for everything HA.
12/9/2009
NewinKS says....
I say bring back spanking...kids today are not corrected like I was in the 70's and 80's. Kids today do not know what punishment really is.
12/8/2009
Livid says....
More kids should HAVE to work! It certainly didn't hurt me while growing up on the farm, and you would NEVER catch any of us EVER shoplifting or doing drugs. Maybe they should lower the age limit for child labor and allow children to contribute for once! I am sooo sick of the entitled little wretches that run around acting like they are OWED everything for NO effort on their part. What a bunch of enabled little brats. These kids will never make it in the real world, instead they will, and are, making our world He##!!!!
12/7/2009
says....
crime is crime no matter where or how it happens
12/7/2009
Taxpayer says....
"Walmart gets what they deserve for hiring a teenage as a cashier." What DO they deserve for hiring teenagers?? The vast majority of teenagers are really pretty good kids. They need jobs to earn money for a variety of reasons. Maybe they need to help the family out in these uncertain economic times. Walmart, Dillons, Target, Kmart, etc. need teenagers just as much as the teenagers need them. Without teenages in the workforce who would take your order at a fast food restaurant? Let's not take the businesses to task for hiring teens. Let's focus on the single teen that was caught breaking the law.
12/7/2009
Taxpayer says....
How absurd is it that the Salina school board is considering joining the lawsuit against the state for aid to schools? In a down and almost out economy like we have currently it's stupidity. We've come to the point the "for the kids" is a hollow cry from the leaders of the school system. We keep throwing money at education and we keep getting less results. Maybe we could do without one or two "directors" in the didtrict management structure. That alone would save $200,000 plus benefits. Oopps, that would mean that the other directors and the superintendant would have to pick up the slack. School systems, just like the private sector need to live WITHIN their means. Filing suit against the state to get money that's not there only helps the attorneys for the schools.
12/7/2009
Walmart Shopper says....
Well how about that & now how about this- my 11 year old nephew & 13 years old neice were standing next to the exit doors @ walmart near smart style waiting for me to check out not far from them & they & I & many people witnessed a fistfight in the entry way- where the carts are! It was between 2 men & 2 women, my newphew thought the 2 males were just goofing around then they were full on fighting, one had a bloody face. Thankfully a man who looked to be a security guard & a cop got their quick. Are times so tough that people just blow, or are people just that stupid & immature? To not feel safe in Walmart in Salina on an early Sunday evening is absurd to me. Crime is up people, theft & fistfights-what's next. We need to take back our town! My neighbors who live accross the street said one evening a few weeks ago that they saw 2 "kids" looking in cars with flashlights- mine was one of them. They called the police. By the time they got here those "kids" were long gone. The police said that they didn't committ a crime because they didn't lift any door handles! My jaw hit the floor when I heard that! I live in a nice area with lots of familes & we all know each other, I feel like I live in the wild wild west!
12/6/2009
consequences says....
Now she has new information to ad to her
resume for her next job and every job for the rest of her life.
12/6/2009
says....
You are all way off base......I know this person and she needs help and support instead of your criticism.
12/6/2009
says....
wow...
12/6/2009
Confused says....
Ok, seriously-fighting the school board to be able to dance the way you want should never be grouped into the same category as outright stealing. There is a difference between lack of respect for authority and standing up for what you believe. I do believe that this country was started by people who had "lack of respect for authority" Yes, it is wrong on any level to steal, but comparing this to the dancing thing is just wrong.
12/6/2009
says....
WalMart gets what they
deserve for hiring a teenager for a cashier.
12/4/2009
Real Life Parallels says....
The parallels between this alleged thievery by a teen worker and teens refusing to obey the school board? Simple. Both involve one or more teens who think they can do what they want, disrespect authority, and make their own rules. The principles are the same in both cases. When you're a student in school, you are subject to school authorities, just as when you're an employee in a store. Employers should never hire teens who flip the bird to school authorities.
12/4/2009
says....
gaming is thirsty business..maybe the
jell-o was for "jell-o shots" later
12/4/2009
curious says....
I know why they stole the games and such but why the jello and Sprite????
12/4/2009
Journal Reader says....
TJ, I believe the poster to whom you refer was making the point that there is a serious problem in our society in that young people have a serious lack of respect for authority and a lack of understanding that their actions have consequences. I also doubt that "every store has tons" of employees who do this. If that were the case these thefts (for that is what they are) would be reported. I would also like the poster who made that comment to define "tons of employees". Hyperbole does NOT make you sound intelligent.
12/3/2009
says....
I wasnt saying that it was ok in an earlier post by the way...just that it is happening all over. I in no way think this is ok. Stores do need to do a little more to watch this though.
12/3/2009
TJ pearson says....
How does standing upo for ones freedoms the same as stealing from a store? Get a clue
12/3/2009
says....
Her and about 75% of other store employees. Every store I know has tons of people that do this...
12/2/2009
says....
let her slide all of the celebrities get away with all the crimes that they commit
12/2/2009
employee says....
the person purchasing these items also knew they werent being charged and should be held just as responsible as the cashier.
12/2/2009
Hmmm says....
Seventeen year old female accused of letting her friends steal things from the store, while she worked as a cashier. Isn't she about the same age as the high school teens who decided they would tell off the school board so they could "do the grind"? Lack of respect for authority leads to consequences such as this. Congrats parents, you've raised a generation of jailbirds who despise the law and authority. Telling off the school board was only a symptom of a deeper problem.
12/2/2009
Me says....
Always get caught skip scanning trust me I know...
12/2/2009
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