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what would you do if you saw a friend stealing something off a mutual friend? neither the victim of the perpetrator know that I saw this, but I feel he shouldn't get away with what he's done...if I tackle him he will deny it and if I tell our other friend all Hell will break loose..

thanks for your thoughts...


    




durulz2000
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Difficult situation.
Depends what the item stolen was, of course. If it was a small thing, and would cause all the problems you suggest, then I'd say nothing but just make a mental note never to trust the friend again.
If it was an expensive thing...well...I'd mention to the friend who stole it that I saw what he/she did and suggest they return it somehow and tell them how disappointed I am.


wildirishrose19522000
what makes you think that frined who stole won't target you?I wouldn't worry abut keeping a friend who does that kinda thing.


crystal
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wow thats a tough one. i agree that he shouldn't get away with what he's done. obviously, he isn't a true friend so I would inform the victim about this but not delve into the matter any deeper.


CoFFeE_Mocha
try to tell the other friend n asked that friend to keep a secret that u know your friend stole something.. and let they resolved their problem and you just interfere when you really need to.. hope that i.m helping..


John M
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tell on him , he is no ones friend


mikeyman
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run run far far away from the horrible predicament.


Yahoo
Put yourself in your friends position, the one that had her stuff stolen. If you were her, what would you want your friend to do? Give this some thought and then act accordingly. Good luck.


krennao
Your in the middle and so if the one friend denies it or not, I am pretty sure there would be evidence of it. Why ? something is missing. If you dont tell the other friend , and they do find out, your going to be the one he would be mad at.

So tell the person what happend and let him take care of it, your just doing what is right.


bee
thats very hard but if you don't tell then they find out you know that will be bad stealing is wrong so i wud, say to ur friend if they don't put it back u will tell end of.


kenbgray
I would tell him that you saw him steal something and then just walk away.


Nina
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Your mutual friend is going to be upset with you if he finds out that you knew and didn't say anything. That's almost as bad as the actual stealing.

People who steal are caught only once out of a hundred times. And if you think he isn't stealing from you, too, you're crazy.

Tell the thief you saw him and if he doesn't return it you will say something to the other friend. Or just tell your friend what you saw. Either way, you should say something.


richplainsmt
Approach the person that stole and let him know that you know and to return the item or you will tell your other friend. So what if the person gets angry about your threat to tell, that a person you do not need in your circle because they will steal from you also the first chance they get.


charles
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I would have a word in the ear of the so called friend who stole from the other friend otherwise you could also become of victim of that so called friend. Ask them to discreetly return the stolen item and nothing will be said explain the mistrust you now have of them, to the extent of allowing them into your home again.


Fev
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Tell the thief you saw everything, and they should give it back within 24 hours, tell them you don't care how it gets back so long as it does ie they can stealth it back if they want.

Then just drop in that they would want you to tell them if roles were reversed, but your trying to keep peace.

But also remember who you can trust above all.


BRENT P
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I guess it boils down to what decision you can live with?
Good luck. Some decisions are not easy at all.


Boy Wonder
i would leave it


finglas9
tell him you saw him steal, then give him the option to return what he stole or you will inform your friend.


snottycoathanger
that is hard going i think you should think about if you tell them will they both be your friends or not and decide that way


Rach
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if it has been done to a mutual friend then they would do it to you. the victim needs to know as a FRIEND won't steal from you.at least that way the victim can keep it to themself and catch the perpertrator red handed. i happened to me once when i worked in a shop. she stole an item and left. i asked her to get my lunch the following day and i would pay her when she came in. i made sure the amount was above the cost of the item. when she brought in my lunch i told her that i wasn't paying her as i was putting the money in the till. it worked a treat and i never saw her again.good luck x


Me, Myself and I <3
call her (annonymusly) like use *67 then dial her #
but tell her what you saw!
dont use your real name or anything like that!
discise your vioce
and maybe all hell wont break loose!





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