Most of us, when we were in Middle and High School did dumb things that as adults, we would never consider, or condone. It’s that whole “development of the frontal lobe” thing. We hope that the teachers and administrators in our schools are helping set a good example for our kids, but as is the case with one Florida Middle School, a principal is serving as a great example of what not to do.
And while Middle and High Schoolers can sometimes be convinced to do things on a dare from their peers, its another thing when it’s the principal of the school.
According to WFLA, Gregory Lewis was caught stealing $37.45 worth of goods from a Walmart in White Haven, FL. During his arrest, Lewis admitted to the crime, and said he thought he would try it out after his friends taught him how they shoplifted using the tactic.
According to police, Lewis had been ‘skip scanning’—a common shoplifting method where customers scan cheaper items while sneaking more expensive items through.
Walmart security noticed him placing disposable foam plates between pricier items while using a self-checkout. This method is similar to the ‘banana trick’ used by shoplifters, where they scan a cheap item, like the fruit, but take a more expensive item.
The stolen items included large pack of light bulbs, bacon and frozen butterfly shrimp.
Full story from WFLA-TV8
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