Should I tell? Or should I stay out of it.?

Question

I work in a bank, I think one of my co-workers stole a plastic piggy bank that we give to customers who open an account, should I keep my mouth shut, or should I tell a supervisor, it is not like we have a shortage of these things, someone told me just keep my mouth shut because people will think I am a fink for ratting her out, she has been a long time employee and everyone loves her, so should I keep my mouth shut or should I mention it to someone,

Answer 1

You should not tell on her.  It is a plastic piggy bank for god sake...now like money is a different story.  No one likes a tattle tail!

Answer 2

if it's not the bank's money don't make everyone look at you as being jealous of her.

Answer 3

Taking something with out permission is obviously wrong. And since it isn't a costly item I would probably not say anything to a supervisor but I would definitely keep it in mind if something like that happened again. Being a manager I probly could careless if someone took a bulk item that would'nt even be noticed if one went missing, but if it kept happening on a regular basis then by all means I would want to know.

Answer 4

A plastic piggy?  Yeah, you'd look like a brown-nosing fink if you ratted.  No money is another matter, but a frickin' plastic piggy?  You need to get out more...

Answer 5

I think you should just let it be. Whatever happened might not have happened at all; you just THINK you saw her do it. First make sure your assumption is right. Maybe ask a friend if they saw it too.  

Answer 6

Let it play itself out.  It's not like she's embezzling or something.  Sometimes these petty things are best left alone...they're not worth the trouble they cause.