Stealing in Parks?

[AmyB2006]

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/12/charged-with-theft-man-arrested-for-plugging-car-into-schools-outlet/ Yet people charge their phones and computers at McDonalds, Starbuks, Panera Bread, etc and not a thing done.

That is ridiculous and there's no way that stands up in court. IF it even makes it that far.

 

[LAS321]

When we first visited WDW back in 1983 everyone left everything in the strollers outside the attractions. However, back then there were CMs stationed at all the stroller parking areas. They would park your stroller for you and help you when you came out. With that added security nobody worried about leaving things in their strollers. These were the little things that made Disney such a special place....sadly, those days are long gone.

 

[Iowajes]

I think marking your rental stroller is a good way to try to prevent "accidental" theft. Probably won't do anything for purposeful theft.

I wonder how many stolen strollers, are accidentally taken, and then abandoned elsewhere in the park because the person realized their mistake and didn't want to admit it. (Same thing with stolen sunscreen from a few pages back- absent mindedly reach into "your" bag, grab the sunscreen, walk over to the bench where your kid is waiting to be slathered up, realize it isn't yours, and then be too sheepish to admit it when you realize it wasn't yours- or the stroller is now gone, and you've stolen a bottle of sunscreen. Not saying it wasn't done intentionally, but it may not have been.)


I rented skis at a resort once- they even marked them with your name. They were stolen on our second to last day, kind of ruined the vacation for the last day as they didn't have another rental pair in my size and the looming of a $700 lost ski charge was hanging over me. The resort said they would call if they turned up, and they only charge you for lost skis at the end of the season. They did turn up, and I got a call a month later. A girl with the same name as mine grabbed them (she also had rental skis) and then went home for the day. She realized they weren't hers the next day she went skiing when she couldn't get her feet in the bindings and returned them to the shop (thankfully!) I kind of wonder what ended up happening to the ski's she rented...

 

[mikek]

That is ridiculous and there's no way that stands up in court. IF it even makes it that far.

I'm sure it stands up in court if someone is so crazy as to waste the time and effort to bother.

The cost of what you got i dont think makes a difference when you take something that isn't yours. It just matters what they call it.

There may even be a specific charge for 'stealing a utility'

Now if anyone bothers to actually follow through on pressing charges after they do the math on how much was taken - that's a different issue.


if this link is correct:
http://ask-a-lawyer.freeadvice.com/law-questions/ga-law-can-my-girlfriend--7582.htm
then

Pursuant to the Georgia Code, this offense would be governered by Code Section be § 16-8-5, Theft of Services. According to that section, "A person commits the offense of theft of services when by deception and with the intent to avoid payment he knowingly obtains services, accommodations, entertainment, or the use of personal property which is available only for compensation."According to Section § 16-8-12, the penalties for violation of Code Section 16-8-5 are as followsa) A person convicted of a violation of Code Sections 16-8-2 through 16-8-9 shall be punished as for a misdemeanor except: (1) If the property which was the subject of the theft exceeded $500.00 in value, by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or, in the discretion of the trial judge...

and seems the root of the issue is this:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/man-arrested-stealing-electricity-charge-electric-car/

According to a statement released by Police Chief Marc Johnson, Kamooneh was argumentative and uncooperative when he returned to find the police officer at his vehicle...

and sometimes when you are a jerk then people take the time and effort to go to court to nail you for the letter of the law- just like when a cop gives someone a ticket for going 27 MPH in a 25.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Lost a really good top of the line blanket once. Although it wasn't a valuable item it was priceless to me.

So if it isn't worth money doesn't mean it won't make you sad when you no longer have possession of it.

Leave only what you care nothing about.

 

[rpayton1974]

Had a rain cover for our stroller stolen off our stroller once at Fantasmic. Had to walk back to the bus station in the rain with no cover. Luckily we also had poncho's so we didn't get totally drenched.

 

[MetsFaninPA]

Theft will happen whenever there is opportunity for it, we just have to exercise common sense. Another thing that comes to mind are kids with sticky fingers. That can explain the random items that go missing. I have a small business selling at craft shows and 90% of my items are for kids, from toys to accessories, and I have had a few kids take things

 

[Bullseye]

Someone stole my box of m&m peanut from my stroller once at Epcot...but that could have been my wife...that case is still unsolved

 

[kelowatt]

I left my cellphone/wallet (which has my cards, money and ID inside) at Test Track. Got to world showcase lagoon before I realized it was gone. Went back and the castmember in the GM showroom had it.

In case it's somebody on this board who turned it in, THANK YOU.

Now, the patient who stole my car keys out of my desk in the hospital ER where I worked, watched me walk to my car, and then stole it...ON THANKSGIVING two years ago....that's another story

 

[goofyredraider]

Thankfully, no, it has not happened to us. When we needed a stroller, we left stuff in it and it was fine.

In June, I left my brand new iPhone 5 on the counter in the shop at Space Mountain. Got all the way to tomorrowland terrace, ordered drinks, and sat down with my kids before I realized it. At that point, my then 11yo dd took off back to the shop while I corralled everyone and the CM had it for me. I was in tears because I hadn't used a regular camera all trip, just my phone and was so thankful to have it back.

 

[ems_mom]

Feeling somewhat disheartened...my blue embroidered Mickey hooded zip jacket was dropped in Mouse Gears @ Epcot and "gone" 5 minutes after I realized I dropped it. The staff were great but it literally walked away immediately. Someone saw it fall from my waist and walked away with it. It was an older Disney design from 5-6 years ago.

I am struggling with this loss and my experiences on my recent trip. My first visit was in 1987. The parks have changed so much but not for the better...

I bought into DVC 7 years ago; seriously thinking of selling.

 

[baileybrad]

We had 5 umbrellas inside a plastic bag in the bottom of our stroller stolen while we were inside an attraction in the Studios.

Always wondered if the thief remarked to their family, "oh look guys, how Disney-like, an umbrella for each of you so YOU don't have to walk around in the rain this afternoon."

 

[mom2rtk]

We had 5 umbrellas inside a plastic bag in the bottom of our stroller stolen while we were inside an attraction in the Studios.

Always wondered if the thief remarked to their family, "oh look guys, how Disney-like, an umbrella for each of you so YOU don't have to walk around in the rain this afternoon."

I'm surprised you didn' see them out in the park later.

 

[Luvchefmic]

I don't know how much an annual pass for Florida residents costs, but if your a criminal it probably pays for itself after a few good stroller heists (phones, cameras etc...). When we went to Disneyland a CM said it is very commen in the parks there. Strollers disappear and are then found hours later with all contents gone. Contrary to what the owners of expensive strollers are contributing to the discussion, they do not want your fancy strollers, they just want what's in the basket under the seat. Criminals are not stupid, they are sometimes just as smart as you or me, and realize you need to spend money to make money. To them buying an annual pass is not for entrance to a park, it's for access to unattended expensive merchandise.

I'm surprised no one has commented on your post I could see the logic in your way of thinking BUT and I bolded the part I think could have been left out to make your point

Anyone can get an annual pass with criminal motives, not just " locals" most AP holders make several trips a year Bottom line is crime happens anywhere I think many people get such a feeling of being safe at Disney that they let their guard down Common sense needs to be used, and good old fashioned "street smarts" I wouldn't leave anything unattended in a stroller, or visible in a parked car, that I wouldn't want to lose

 

[khertz]

We have never had anything stolen from our stroller in 3 trips to WDW and 1 to DL. The only thing usually in the basket is a bag that, if stolen, would not be a major catastrophe. It's just a change of clothes for DS, snacks, and back when he was in diapers, extra diapers and wipes from what I had in the backpack I carried with me. There was one time I was walking around using my brand new iPhone and I stuck it in the cup holder, then forgot to take it with me when we went into Muppet Vision. Thankfully it was still there when I returned!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm surprised no one has commented on your post I could see the logic in your way of thinking BUT and I bolded the part I think could have been left out to make your point

Anyone can get an annual pass with criminal motives, not just " locals" most AP holders make several trips a year Bottom line is crime happens anywhere I think many people get such a feeling of being safe at Disney that they let their guard down Common sense needs to be used, and good old fashioned "street smarts" I wouldn't leave anything unattended in a stroller, or visible in a parked car, that I wouldn't want to lose

I don't think the PP was trying to diss Florida residents. I think they were just saying that it would be easier to make a career of stealing things in the parks if they lived close by.

 

[Took]

A theif was recently caught on camera near Splash Mountain, be careful people. http://s973.photobucket.com/user/bjc1515/media/1383709_592292694163219_822387897_n.jpg.html http://s973.photobucket.com/user/bjc1515/media/562950_592292704163218_1422804595_n.jpg.html

Great pics! Lol

 

[Luvchefmic]

I don't think the PP was trying to diss Florida residents. I think they were just saying that it would be easier to make a career of stealing things in the parks if they lived close by.

no no I get that, just saying anyone can be a real creep local or wherever and yes an AP cost could be recouped easily if that was the intent, agree with the poster

 

[cseca]

Just be careful leaving ANY kinds of food in the stroller without proper container (opened boxes, plastic sandwich bags, etc.). The squirrels at the parks are pretty brave (like one of the PP posted pictures). I have seen many strollers with those critters perching eating popcorns, opened bag of sandwiches, cookies, you name it.
I always wondered about putting a note on the strollers to NOT eat the food because squirrels got to them.

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

My daughter dropped her wand from the Cinderella breakfast at the cars showcased in Test Track. It was gone in just minutes.