I've heard of people taking their grocery carts home from stores like Walmart because carrying their stuff is just too heavy for them, but isn't this illegal? if it is, are they ever fined for stealing one?
2007-07-14 03:08:59 · 10 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A grocery store near my old apartment had radio sensors attached to the wheels of all of their carts. When they reached the edges of the parking lot, a little clamp would would stop the wheel from turning any more, making the cart useless. I guess they were tired of people taking them home.
2007-07-14 03:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by TaxGurl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They should be fined! It is illegal to steal them and it costs the store money to replace them. In many stores around here, they have wheel locks that activate if the cart is taken more than so many feet away from the store. I love that idea!
2007-07-14 04:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard, it costs about $75 per CART for the store. Yes it is illegal, but it depends on the store as to whether they choose to prosecute. It doesn't exactly 'look good' to prosecute a homeless man for taking a cart, know what I mean?
2007-07-14 03:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by witnessnbr1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people should ask the store first if its okay to take it home - and of course wheel it back and return it once they have unloaded whatever is in it.
2007-07-14 04:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by David M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal, and they ought to be fined! Stealing is against the law.
2007-07-14 03:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT IS CONSIDERED THEFT......
maybe if your things are too heavy to carry...you could
1. call a cab
2. purchase a fold up cart from store
3. call a friend with a car to pick you up.
2007-07-18 00:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by mary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal. If you need to, get their permission first.
2007-07-14 03:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by spring 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it is pety and i don't think police bother with such stuff if the stores don't complain.
2007-07-18 00:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Laura F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be, as it is larceny under $200.00.
2007-07-14 03:18:12 · answer #9 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're caught, yes.
2007-07-14 03:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋