Creamer thief (lawsuits, how much, housekeeping, bank)

[Mr_Geek]

Originally Posted by Hallouise

Oh, it doesn't have to be an enemy. Just someone who gets a kick out of pranks. I would think, if someone pries open gorilla tape, empties the bottle, carefully replaces the tape and ties up the bag - they're doing it to be funny. It could even be someone you're friendly with, who doesn't know boundaries or is waiting for you to accuse them.

I could see one or two times but for weeks taking some everyday?

[SXMGirl]

You can get a small refrigerator with a lock and keep it under your desk and some even look like filing cabinets.

[Mr_Geek]

Originally Posted by SXMGirl

You can get a small refrigerator with a lock and keep it under your desk and some even look like filing cabinets.

We can't plug in appliances at our desk unfortunately. Too many people plugged in weird stuff that almost burned the place down.

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

We can't plug in appliances at our desk unfortunately. Too many people plugged in weird stuff that almost burned the place down.

Apart from the issue of office etiquette, I think we have been over thinking this. Just get a small Thermos bottle and bring enough from home for each day's use.

Thermos FUNtainer Bottle : Target

[NewYorkiforniainHouston]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...9STPV7VCF1BFDG

*a suggestion*

Situate it in the fridge behind your creamer (maybe hidden in another lunch bag or in between other items in the fridge)

This way, you will have a clear shot of whomever removes your creamer (and also a shot of them putting it back)

It doesn't have to stay in the fridge all day, just during the morning hours when the person is taking the creamer

Transfer the vid to your phone, approach the person and announce "hey...check out this real cool video I just found"

Play video and make careful note of the look on the person's face, reaction etc so you can tell us LOL

[MPowering1]

In most states, videotaping w/o any kind of warning is illegal. If HR puts up signs he could do it, however.

[NewYorkiforniainHouston]

Originally Posted by MPowering1

In most states, videotaping w/o any kind of warning is illegal. If HR puts up signs he could do it, however.

but just to see the look on that person's face......pure gold

[UsernameAlreadyTaken]

All these replies, and no one has given the obvious solution. Here goes:

- Quit being a teenage girl, and drink your coffee black.

You're welcome.

[moved]

Buy an insulated lunch bag and some ice packs. Put your creamer in that, and keep it at your desk. Then you have it at your fingertips when you want to use it, and don't have to use the refrigerator. Problem solved.

[ackmondual]

Originally Posted by R_Cowgirl

I have to agree he had a teensy point. It was inconsiderate, yes. But - a lot of people act as if the refrigerator is their personal property, and the two biggest headaches in companies is getting people to clean up after themselves and to take things home from the fridge.

The places I've worked luckily have been pretty good about this. Frozen food and otherwise frozen items are DEFINITELY allowed to stay in there for the long term. Mainly if there aren't issues of running out of space there.

There have been sporadic to aggressive weekly cleaning outs of fridges, but I'd definitely be against not allowing overnights. I decide to go to lunch with coworkers instead, I do like not having to take it home, then back again. Also, some places start chucking stuff at COB... 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm? Everyone must eat their lunch within the 11am to 12pm time frame? No1 puts in extra hours to get something crucial done and then get a late lunch?

That said, had a friend mention one of their fridges was removed. Rumor was, there was a smell, although she suspects someone may have been putting in non-food stuff in there too (she work in a workshop + bio lab with chemical and biological agents)