This just boggles the mind:
A 45-year-old Brownwood man told a police officer why he tried to steal $748 worth of merchandise -- including beer, soft drinks, binoculars and clothes -- from Wal-Mart Wednesday.In other words, Gary Becker is right, criminals do respond rationally to expected punishments. Sometimes, expectations are off...The man hadn't had a paycheck in several weeks, and he "just wanted the things" he is accused of putting in a cart and wheeling out the door...
The man told Bastardo he figured since it was his first time to steal, he would get a citation and be sent home.
Posted by Kevin on April, 15 2005 at 03:39 PM
