This post is based on a true story. Names have been changed to protect privacy. David, a friend of mine, recollected about his "adventure" on Good Friday. It wasn't so "Good" after all. David had been shoplifting for a few months to date. He couldn't remember when exactly he started doing it. The first thing he shoplifted was probably a small mini toy car. He took it because he thought that purchasing the small toy car at that price wasn't worth it at all. After taking it back, his temptation to steal got stronger and stronger. Every week, he would take something from the supermarket while buying his groceries. The frequency then increased to two to three times a week. On the eve of Good Friday, he wanted to buy some drinks before going back to his dorm. He saw this eye circle remover and thought maybe he could just take it back and try it for free. He took the package and proceeded to the toys section. Once there, he removed the packaging of the product and dumped the package underneath the shelf. Oblivious to his surroundings, he was being eyed by the watchful eyes of the security officer. David then proceeded on to the tools section, where he took a swiss knife package. He then attempted to remove the package and took the knife. It was almost perfect, except for a mini cut on his thumb while trying to remove the package. Decided not to purchase his drinks, he went out of the supermarket with a sense of achievement, as usual. While on the way to the bus interchange, he was tapped on the shoulder by a middle-aged Malay man. The Huan Kia brought him to a corner and showed his identification before questioning him. "Boy, Uncle is the security from NTUC ah. Uncle want to check whether you got any unpaid items in your bag anot?" David then knew his game was over. Without hesitation, he said, "Let me check my bag first see whether got." Another Chinese old man (CB Kia) who was his colleague also gave that evil look at David. David then took out a swiss knife. CB Kia then said, "Ahh see, this one u take!" David was speechless. HK then said, "Ok anymore items? Your pocket?" David then took out the facial product from his pocket. CB said, "Ahh this is the one!" HK said, "Ok you got take anymore items anot?" David said no. HK said, "Ok you go back show us where you put the package." David followed without any resistance. Once reached the supermarket, David went to find the package. He told the officers that he placed the package of the knife at the tools section, because they did not see where he placed the package. He then led them to one of the shelves and showed them the location. "Ok you show where u put the other package." the HK said. For a moment David can't remember. CB said, "At the toys section lah!" A few seconds later David remembered. He showed them the location and then HK said, "Ok follow me to the office." 8/4/12 1plus am