So I was robbed tonight...

[AdamAnt316]

Hello, everyone. Been awhile since I posted here, but the lack of excitement has made up for itself in spades...

While working closing shift at the c-store, I saw someone come in. At first, he seemed to be looking at the sunglasses we sell. After he was done, he approached the counter, and asked for a pack of smokes. When I asked for his ID, he placed a plastic bag on the counter, and told me to put the money from the register into it!

I calmly complied, seeing as it wasn't worth losing my life over money. He mimed having a gun in his pocket, but even if he hadn't, I wouldn't have chanced anything. He ran from the store, and peeled out of the parking lot in a car with no plates on it. Once he'd left, I called 911, and gave as good a description as I could to the cops as soon as they arrived. I'm still pretty freaked out about the whole thing, but glad to be alive.
-Adam

[Sonoma]

Glad to hear you're OK. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[bhskittykatt]

OMG I'm sorry to hear it! That sounds scary. Glad that you weren't hurt! I hope they catch that douchebag.

[Food Lady]

You did the right thing. I went through almost the exact same thing once. Here's a positive: you're excellent in emergencies.

[Anakah]

Yes, you did awesome. Your life is waaay more important than money. I'm glad you're okay.

[fireheart]

You did the right thing. Glad to hear you're OK.

We have a training thing at work for this, known as the five C's. basically it states.

-Do not try to chase after the offender.
-Do not answer a telephone or a PA.
-Try to memorize the offender's face as much as possible, along with clothing and any distinct markings.
-Comply with their demands.
-Once they leave, THEN ring the police. Seal off the area as much as possible for forensic evidence. DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING.

[bainsidhe]

I'm glad you're ok. You did the right thing, don't let anyone tell you different. I hope they catch the jerk. Rest assured that whatever your situation is in life, his is apparently worse. Take care of yourself.

[AdamAnt316]

Thanks for all of your comments thus far. I'd been figuring for months, if not years, that it was only a matter of time that something like this would happen to me. Our store was robbed several months back, and even though I wasn't the victim in that incident, I knew it very well could've been me, or anyone else who worked there.

One further thing I will mention, is that I'm definitely glad that nobody got hurt. At the time of the robbery, there were others in the store, including a few kids.
-Adam

[Zoom]

Though I am relieved you're okay, and you have my condolences for going through that... with your username I couldn't help but think... did the robber say "Stand and Deliver"?

[NateTheChops]

Been there.

I got robbed at knife point on my first week of the night shift at Brooks Pharmacy three years ago. I don't know how I would have handled it if he had a gun but I hope I never find out.

[Plaidman]

Shotgun, regualer gun, bats,

I did say no to a guy wielding a knife. I grabbed the phone and dialed 911 before he could do anything and he took off.

[tropicsgoddess]

Glad you're okay. I hope they catch that bastard!

[RootedPhoenix]

Glad you're okay, and no one got hurt. *offers chocolate and hugs*

[Kristev]

I'm so glad you're all right.

[dalesys]

Glad you're OK.

The most horrifying holdup story I've ever heard was a coworker telling what a strange sensation it was hearing the knife grating on her neckbones as her throat was cut

The cops told her it was very funny when they were interrogating the younger perp:

"What about the girls?"
"You mean the dead chicks?"
...
"They aren't dead."
The cops told her they'd never seen white shit before.