You should report it to the police. It's literally their job to investigate the crimes and if they can prove it, send the evidence for prosecution. Why do you feel it's your job?

He probably got the impression that you were scared, and maybe a pushover. And, he was right. He got money out of you. And he will be in that spot more often now, because that spot makes money.

Next time, don't break stride, confidently and firmly and immediately (but not necessarily loudly) say "I don't carry cash" and ignore every word that comes out of their mouth. If he follows you, make sure he thinks you're a crazy SOB that might cut him, and make sure he's aware that you're subtly watching him. Make it so he feels like it's a smaller risk to hassle someone else. Someone else who seems scared or weak.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

We're all in this together.

I've already written it off as "never opening, doesn't matter anymore".

I might be pleasantly surprised, but I won't be disappointed. They probably can't find staff because they want to pay $1.74/hr

When the police don't enforce laws, citizens have to. When cars are parked in bike lanes or sidewalks, maybe they should occasionally lose a mirror.

Why not call the police? You are condoning this behavior if you don't report it to the police.

Nah, even a fish would stop if it gets hurt when it does it. It's basic biology.

Bitch spits on me Imma kick her right in the shin HARD. Bet she stops spitting on folks.

No, 9 times out of ten giving them money will make the situation worse. Either for you or them or others. But definitely worse, and often worse for you.

It absolutely made a difference that you gave him $2, that caused everything after that. Now he knows you're a pushover and he's got a better chance of getting money from you than any other person in the whole mall. No fucking way he's going to walk away from the sucker.

NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE MONEY TO PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW.

This is why.

In fact, don't even talk to them or break your stride.

LMAO

But seriously, short of law enforcement, umm, enforcing laws, I mean without that, the only effective option is just to start kicking the mirrors off cars when they do this. When they get tired of buying mirrors OR when the police start enforcing laws, then this will stop.

$mistake.size = $colossal

There is no shortage of employees. Your wages are too low. Raise them 25% and see what happens. It's like a magic trick. A full staff roster.

There is no labor shortage, there is a wage shortage. If you increase your wages, you'll have a line out the door to work.

Can't store it in an apartment when you stop at a store. That's what OP is asking.

Maybe they are building up information for an identity heist

I care. A lot. Motherfuckers need to put some hustle in their step.

fb marketplace is crap.

Craigslist is where I look when I'm buying.

Well to be fair, OP has a very relevant and valid question, and I'd also like to see a discussion about it. But countless folks coming in here answering the wrong question doesn't help the discussion.

Have a great day :-)

OP said

> Where do you park your bike when you have to stop to go into a store or something?

not

> Where do you store your bike at home?

Don't give it to a place that charges you 10%

Don't pay to spend your own money.

It's because we vote for absolute fucking morons to run our society.

OP said

> Where do you park your bike when you have to stop to go into a store or something?

not

> Where do you store your bike at home?

OP said

> Where do you park your bike when you have to stop to go into a store or something?

not

> Where do you store your bike at home?

Because she will run you over if you try