An Ohio man chose to wear a sign proclaiming he’s a thief rather than go to jail after trying to steal a 52-inch television.
Greg Davenport, of Liberty Township, pleaded no contest this month to a theft charge for stealing from a Wal-Mart in the township in December.
A judge in Girard gave Davenport, 44, the sentencing option of 30 days in jail or wearing a sign saying, “I am a thief. I stole from WalMart.”
Davenport has to wear the sign in front of the store eight hours a day for 10 days of his choosing.
Police Chief Richard Tisone said he hopes the sign embarrasses Davenport enough to prevent him from committing the same crime again.
“Maybe you can get to their inner side. Maybe they’re a little embarrassed by the fact they have to hold a sign up, so it might affect some of these individuals, so I’m all for it,” he said.
Davenport said the sign is better than being in jail, and he just wants to finish his punishment. He said he isn’t embarrassed by the punishment.
“I stole, I got punished. That’s it,” he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
It did not work. He says he is not ashamed.
Time only will tell if this worked. If he steals again…
It did not work. He says he is not ashamed. Can he wear a mask?
I’d call that man a hero! Walmart is an evil corporation. They steal more than this man did every day!
Business’ can be called a legal form of theft if your mind works that way.
Without places like Walmart we could go back to the barter system to purchase things we need. Walmart provides a necessary service, good or evil, depending on your point of view. If you don’t like Walmart don’t shop there and spend your money at a more expensive place to shop.
Nut case
So the same can be said of any major corporation that sales goods right? Just steal from them and it’s ok,right?
The best way to get back at Wal-Mart is don’t shop there. If this man stole food well I may be understanding but a 52 ” tv? I work 50 hours a week and bought my TV.This man needs to get his azz out there and work.
Sad you condone this kind of lawlessness.
King James Version
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. And thieves, let him that stole steal no more but let him labor with his hands that he may have to give to him that needs.
Maybe we should reintroduce stocks for our legal system. This is where a person’s hands and feet are secured and they sit open to public ridicule. And if you have rotten veggies or eggs they can be put to good use. I’d better watch what I say. I may be sitting there sometime.