Like my dad can't find out about this employee. >> We're not going to tell anybody. How old are you? >> I am 22. >> 7-Eleven employs over 170,000 people in the United States. They are the fourth largest gas station franchise in the US with over 12,000 locations. Like most convenience stores, theft is a major focus of concern for store owners and managers. In Florida, one employee thought he could take hundreds of dollars from the register and never return to work. Thanks to a sharpeyed manager, his heist was stopped right before he could make his escape. Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, 2023. Police respond to the store and begin their investigation. [music] >> So, the guy up front, he's got him. We're still He's been short. How much are you short now? >> 36. Maybe $6. >> Right. and he started watching video and he has it. We found a couple so far where you can visibly see him cleaning the money in his pocket. >> Are you guys wanting to pursue criminal charges? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And then you go and pocket that part. >> Hey boss, come here for a second. Hey, come here for a second. I'm not. You're not leaving right now. You're not free to go. Come on out here. Come on out here. You don't get weapons, firearms, anything like that on you? No. >> Okay. Come on over here. Talk to me. Can't leave after you talk to me. Not for you to go. You understand that? >> Okay. Come right back over here. >> Your dad. What happened? >> Okay. Okay. >> All right. Do you know why I'm out here? >> No. I have a feeling though. >> Okay. Do you have any firearms weapons on you? No. [laughter] >> Okay. Just put your hand over there. I'm just going to put your backpack over to the side. All right. Let's set this down. Just relax your arms. Just relax, man. I just got to talk to you. Okay. Let me read you something first, okay? And then if you want to be honest with me, I'll work with you. Just give me some space. I'll let you >> Oh, I'll be I'll be real. I'm tired. No idea. >> All right. But let me read you something. Okay. Does not mean you're going to jail or anything like that. You want to read you? >> Yes. >> Okay. With that being said, are you willing to talk to me about this? >> What's going on here? >> Can you say yes or no? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Why do you think I'm here? >> Cuz I have took some money. >> Okay. That that's why I'm here. >> Yeah. Like I said, doesn't mean we're going to take you to jail, but um Do you know how much you took? >> I honestly don't. But I can tell you the reason I took it and wait, >> but I cannot go to jail. I promise. I >> Well, I didn't say you would. >> Yeah. Right now, what I see it may or may not rise to that. May just be a court date, but okay. So, I took some money, right? >> Okay. >> I am currently in college. Sure. But don't cook me. >> Yeah, I know. >> My dad My dad is single >> and he has to pay for college for all of us. So it's he's kind of struggling. >> I got you. >> So I owe some in order for me to continue to go to college. >> You got your ID on you? >> I'm just going to give this officer sweet a call. So was it like to continue your education? >> Yes. >> That's why I took it. I I I probably took no less than I don't know probably under a,000 I think. >> Right. >> So I can I can pay it back however. But I can't I have like I'm this close to finishing school. >> Okay. We'll figure it out. We'll see what's going on. I'm going to see what the store wants to do and everything. I I do have you on video taking some of it. I don't know the whole amount. Two two different days that I've seen so far. Just keep your hand in your pocket. >> I know you don't have these things and stuff like that. I appreciate you being honest with me. >> Yeah, man. I um um what I did was stupid and you know, I I take full responsibility. >> What are you taking in school? computer information technology. >> Okay, >> that's a good field to be in. >> Yes. >> Well, hang tight. We'll figure out what's going on. Like I said, you're just being detained for now. You're not under arrest. I don't know if any of that would arise to anything that would need that. Sometimes what happens is you get arrested on scene, released on scene with a court date. But let me see what the store wants to do. Okay. You ever been arrested before? Okay. I don't really know that. Is your dad really in a car wreck or he just trying to leave because of this? It's all right. Not going to change what I'm going to do. >> Yeah. No, he wasn't nervous. >> I didn't I didn't think so. >> I was just nervous. >> I don't blame you. >> I should have I should have I should have told him when I did it, but >> hey, mistakes happen. I'll put it to you this way. It takes a big man to admit when they're wrong. >> I I need the money. >> I got you. I get it. Everybody's made mistakes. >> Yeah. 17 years with the first marriage. >> There you go. Um, did you guys want to fire him? [laughter] >> I just want to make sure on that. Um, >> yeah. >> He's only been with us for like 2 weeks. >> And then do you guys want him trespass $60? $439 or something like that, but we can only confirm that he took 60 on that day. gone. >> As of right now, we're going to look at the [music] Yeah. 10:15. >> Okay. >> All right. Anthony, >> you want to come with us? >> You got to come up for me. >> Oh my gosh. >> Yep. He's going to grab that. >> Just let him get your your car. >> Yeah. Oh, well, >> we'll we'll explain to you what they're saying. I'm going to two of these cuffs on you just so it doesn't hurt your arms cuz you're a big guy, right? >> I I get the impression that they don't want to hear it. I understand the reasons what you told me. Although I disagree with them, I understand them. >> Can I like please talk to them? Like, please. >> Okay. No, >> I'll bring one out here. >> Hang tight. But that that conversation will be very very short. I can tell you what they just told me. You're fired and you're trespassed on the property. I don't believe they're going to be whatever story you provide is not going to be wellreceived. You see what I'm saying? >> I'll ask if they want to, but they don't have to. >> He's going to go find out. He's he's requesting to speak with somebody to please his case in hopes of not being arrested. >> Well, hang on. Hang on. >> Do you care to hear it? >> Sure. >> I don't care. He's going to get arrested regardless. So, it doesn't matter if we hear it. >> Well, that that's the thing. I would I would if you don't if it's not going to change your opinion, there's no reason for him to talk to anybody. >> Cool. We won't. >> Okay. >> Are they double locked? >> They are. >> Okay. So, nothing you say is going to change their opinion. >> Okay. >> Buy your car. We'll figure out what you need. Okay. All right, man. >> You're killing me right now. You parked in a disabled person. >> I got a handicap tag. >> Okay. >> Is it for you? >> My uh my little brother. >> If it's not for you, then you can It works. I mean, my little my little brother goes to college with you. >> Like that? >> Yeah. >> You think it's possible? Well, I'll get out today. >> Yeah. >> We'll get you out of there fast enough, too. >> Yeah, >> cuz Yeah, I'll explain that to you. But yeah, there's an excellent chance that can happen. >> Got to go to first appearance. >> And he's Yep. >> First appearance. Unless you're able to bond out. >> So, we'll explain that to you. >> Hang on. >> Yeah. So, this is what happens. >> We go back to our station. >> We already got basically the information from you. >> The officer types it up. >> I come in, I read it. Yep. >> It looks good to me. >> Uh, we didn't miss a comp. >> Yep. You get taken out to the county where you get in process. If you're able to bond out, you can bond out from there. >> How much how much you bond? >> Uh, I don't remember. Off the top of my head. Changes a lot. >> Just on >> uh Well, bond is 10% of the Well, bond and then you can get a bail bondsman and that's 10%. >> Which is like 150 bucks. >> As of right now, we're the only people who know about this. >> Yeah. Oh yeah, >> I like my dad can't find out about this. I'm like >> we're not going to tell anybody. How old are you? >> I am 22. >> We're not going to tell him. He would have to do a lot of research to find that. >> You know, he's probably going to call my phone or some or something. >> Oh, yeah. Check again. >> He was charged with theft by employee under $750. Thank you for watching.