Coffe Creamer Thieves

I have always thought that everyone has been taught since they were toddlers that you don't touch things that don't belong to you. I'm sure some people will make an exception to this rule if it is a family member, best friend, or significant other. However, I would assume there are no exceptions for people you don't really know, an acquaintance or co-worker perhaps.


The reason I bring this up is because there is a coffee creamer thief at my work!

We have a community refrigerator at my place of work, this is where I kept my brand new bottle of creamer. I was so excited I finally remembered to buy that extra bottle for work. Powder creamer is just not for me, in some ways that makes me spoiled I guess. Oh well. The vanilla flavored cream gave off an exquisite aroma that made me anxious to put the coffee cup to my lips. To ensure that no one would get any ideas that this was the community coffee creamer I wrote my name on the top with a black sharpie in big letters. Assuming the rule we have been taught since we were children would be respected.

I was wrong! Three days later I went back for my occasional cup of morning coffee at work and the bottle was two thirds empty. I couldn't believe it, someone had taken it upon themselves to use my creamer while knowing that it wasn't theirs to use. Shock was my first feeling, I wanted to know who this sneaky creamer bandit was, I had no way of finding who it was however. My next plan of action was to hide the bottle within the fridge, so the thief would know; I have discovered you scandalous ways and now that I know I am not willing to share with you.

Another three days later I come back for my cup of coffee, I bet you can guess what happened. The coffer creamer thief struck again! This time the bottle had been moved from my top secret hiding place and there was only a teaspoon of creamer left. At this point I am angry and appalled, I told that person what was up by hiding the bottle and they refused to recognize my actions.

Currently, my new plan of action is to tape a sticky note to the bottle that says: If your name is not CAMEO do not use.

I am hopeful this tactic will work but if this culprit is determined they won't care. In the case this does happen I will find a way to make sure my coffee creamer is my and all my unless someone asks to use some, at that put I will be happy to share. Sharing is another lesson you learn when you are young, but there is a process to it.

Coffee Creamer Thieves will be stopped!