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DomLee · 08-08-2005, 10:05 AM

This event occurred on Saturday night.

My gf and I went to a local Starbucks. The place was decently full, generally no one standing in line, but all of the tables were taken.

I had just finished placing my order, and was waiting for my coffee to be made. So I'm standing by the "pick up" here side of the counter.

I just happen to notice two high school kids who suddenly ran into each other in a small collision, only to dash out the two seperate entrances. I noticed a dollar bill fall on the ground. That, and as one of the kids dashed out the door, I noticed the "tip jar" in his hand. I immediately told the staff, that those guys ran off w/ your tip jar. One of the staff members ran after them (not a smart move).

She came back a minute or two later. She trailed one of the guys, but stopped the chase after awhile.

I had already dialed 911 (to report a robbery in progress. mentioned that they had stolen a tip jar). They told me to call a non-emergency number. I called the non-emergency number, they took the info, and possibly came by about 10-15 minutes later. (Just as a side note, the operator who was an officer, didn't even think this was a non-emergency...)

Maybe it was my fault that I had mentioned that they had stolen the tip jar. Maybe I should've just left that info out, to give them a more sense of "urgency" towards the situation.

I felt bad though. These two kids were just that. Kids. I know I could've taken them, but I realized what was going on a little too late. If only I had gone after them. I know that my safety would've been an issue...if I gave chase. But these two kids were your typical white high school kids. Physically, I could've beaten them to a pulp.

I'm most upset that I didn't realize what was going on sooner.

I know that my safety would've been an issue, but I guess I'm just one of those guys who would've tried to do something. A part of me would've loved to take them down.

I felt bad for the staff at Starbucks. That tip jar was full. Possibly about $30 - $40 in change.

A part of me is disappointed in myself. I should've realized what was going on sooner. (I was the first person who realize what had happend though). A part of me knows I could've gotten hurt if they had a knife or a gun or something. Sigh...

08-08-2005, 10:05 AM	#1
DomLee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	Witnessed robbery at Starbucks...and I'm upset. This event occurred on Saturday night. My gf and I went to a local Starbucks. The place was decently full, generally no one standing in line, but all of the tables were taken. I had just finished placing my order, and was waiting for my coffee to be made. So I'm standing by the "pick up" here side of the counter. I just happen to notice two high school kids who suddenly ran into each other in a small collision, only to dash out the two seperate entrances. I noticed a dollar bill fall on the ground. That, and as one of the kids dashed out the door, I noticed the "tip jar" in his hand. I immediately told the staff, that those guys ran off w/ your tip jar. One of the staff members ran after them (not a smart move). She came back a minute or two later. She trailed one of the guys, but stopped the chase after awhile. I had already dialed 911 (to report a robbery in progress. mentioned that they had stolen a tip jar). They told me to call a non-emergency number. I called the non-emergency number, they took the info, and possibly came by about 10-15 minutes later. (Just as a side note, the operator who was an officer, didn't even think this was a non-emergency...) Maybe it was my fault that I had mentioned that they had stolen the tip jar. Maybe I should've just left that info out, to give them a more sense of "urgency" towards the situation. I felt bad though. These two kids were just that. Kids. I know I could've taken them, but I realized what was going on a little too late. If only I had gone after them. I know that my safety would've been an issue...if I gave chase. But these two kids were your typical white high school kids. Physically, I could've beaten them to a pulp. I'm most upset that I didn't realize what was going on sooner. I know that my safety would've been an issue, but I guess I'm just one of those guys who would've tried to do something. A part of me would've loved to take them down. I felt bad for the staff at Starbucks. That tip jar was full. Possibly about $30 - $40 in change. A part of me is disappointed in myself. I should've realized what was going on sooner. (I was the first person who realize what had happend though). A part of me knows I could've gotten hurt if they had a knife or a gun or something. Sigh...