Plant Thief Caught on Camera Stealing Rare Plants!

A plant thief?!? This is a first for us here at Grass Roots, y'all. We recently discovered someone stealing from our Jungle Greenhouse. A customer, over the course of two days, has been swiping top cuttings from rare plants and sneakily putting them in her pockets and her purse.
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At first glance, this might seem similar to "proplifting" - the act of taking plant cuttings found on the floor in a greenhouse or nursery, with the goal of propagating the cuttings. However, these rare plant cuttings weren't on the ground - they were deliberately (and aggressively) torn from expensive plants, and the thief's selfish actions caused hundreds of dollars of damage to numerous rare plants in the greenhouse.
We were able to identify the customer, and we even spoke to her on the phone. It was a frustrating experience, to say the least. Please check out this video, comprised of security footage from our store, and you'll know why.
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[@AmbersDaintyBush]

Not only did she steal, she was so rough with those beautiful plants! 😮 You handled it well! I’m subscribing 😊

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ErikaA2582]

Watching this made me angry. I cannot stand a thief. You are a nice guy because I would have pressed charges. People don't normally wake up at her age and decide to become thieves so she's probably done this her entire life.

[@grassrootsgardening]

You’re probably right!

[@bw4ut]

Totally…such a liar. “I’ve never stolen anything in my life “

[@SpaLaLand]

exactly, Erika.

[@MsT_ThatsMe]

@@bw4ut Who says that? A THIEF!!!

[@Cheif.D19]

Excellent investigative skills, greenhouse bandit caught red handed!😂😂😂

[@womansvoice613]

First of all, as a gardener, I really feel sorry for how terrible such an experience makes you feel. Publicity makes perfect sense in this case. This lady is a pro thief, you can tell by how confident she feels during a stealing "session". In my open garden there is theft happening almost every blooming season. Last year it was Lilac trees, for example. People just kept breaking off lilac branches. It made me pretty mad, so I've cut off the rest of the blooming branches and personally gave it for free to every neighbor I've met. Hang in there! We have to deal with all kinds of evil until it is present in the world. Be the light in the darkness!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Definitely not her first time!

[@cephalonplant4087]

Far as I can tell plants are God's gift to us from him giving a plant I believe is like the highest honor but stealing a plant is like the lowest imagine stealing the hours of work and care someone puts into something

[@darrinpowell6170]

Unbelievable, people are crazy nowadays. I can't stand a thief or a liar!

[@grassrootsgardening]

People are so crazy these days!!

[@saturdayschild376]

I had an in-law who made a sport of this. She thought it was fine to steal cuttings. I pointed out her actions were vandalism and theft because she was taking someone else's product w/o permission. It only made her more aggressive about it. Beats all I ever seen. These are the same people that think if they finish the banana and coke before they get to the register, they don't have to pay for it.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Some folks just think differently I guess?!

[@KimaHolland55]

@@grassrootsgardening No , some plant folks just think they are entitled and simply get away with bad behavior 😉

[@hairlesscactus]

Sickening. One of the wonderful cactus nurseries in my town was getting robbed at night. The man would come in during business hours, then back later knowing exactly the expensive plants and sculptures he wanted. Really sad. Thanks for putting this out there for others to watch out for people like this.

[@grassrootsgardening]

People suck! (Some people at least)

[@djdesign2]

You are such a good guy! That lady is mighty lucky she didn't end up in jail. Then for her to blatantly deny stealing, when you had video proof. What is wrong with some people? I'm so sorry that you had to deal with this mess. Have a beautiful and blessed day. 🌻Deb from N.C.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching up in NC. People are so crazy, aint they?!

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

It’s called greed. It’s a sickness. You’re toooooo nice

[@grassrootsgardening]

I know, I shouldn’t have been that nice

[@Constance-cl3wg]

It’s funny when you mentioned she didn’t look like a thief. I worked for a casino for many years and little old ladies have the stickiest fingers. Seriously.

[@grassrootsgardening]

That’s crazy!

[@ObaidahNaseer]

That's exactly why I'm here watching this video lol

[@belindahopkins7875]

Glad you confronted her. I would keep her picture at register so she is not welcome in. Sorry, this happened. She may not be able to help herself. That is why she should not be allowed back.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I told her in the video not to come back on my property

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Hi Ryan! I said I'd check out this channel and here I am. Wow, stealing plants, and offering to pay for the damages, but still won't admit to doing it. That's pretty sad. You're right....people will steal anything. This isn't anything new. I worked for Walgreens Drug Stores for almost 20 years, from 1973 to 1990. We'd find empty packages all over the store. It surprised me then what they took, but these days, nothing surprises me. I'm so glad that you were reimbursed by this lady, and hopefully she won't come back again.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I sure appreciate you coming over and checking out this channel. It means a lot to me! And you’re right people will steal just about anything!

[@petera5560]

Don't forget that your ancestors stole the whole country from Natives and Mexico and your ancestors still have the wealth from that theft. And this isn't even including the slave trade.

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

You, sir, picked the wrong commenter to accuse of theft of this country! MY ancestors didn't even arrive in this country until the mid-1940's. They came in LEGALLY from Germany and Sweden. They were poor people. Slavery was abolished by then, but they couldn't have afforded it anyway. You are way off base here. We were talking about RETAIL THEFT. Retail theft is a huge problem, it hurts the store owners, and all of us when the prices have to go up to cover those costs. Be careful what you post on someone's comments.

[@katiewilliams9273]

​@@petera5560 Are you the woman that did the stealing ?

[@CatheyJenkins]

Well done for getting this sorted x

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks, I appreciate you!

[@irememberjeepz]

It’s fascinating watching a PoS in its natural habitat. I especially enjoyed the part where you engaged with it on the phone to study its responses. I only hope you manage to tag it next time before it gets away. I’d love to know more about its migration patterns. It may help other business owners as well.

[@grassrootsgardening]

😂 thanks for watching!

[@sheriBumgardner]

Omg- I seriously think you need to press charges on this person!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

I should’ve

[@roberthartley8105]

Sorry to hear about your loss, but love your place and wish I was closer to you , looks like a Great place to buy plants, thank you for sharing, Angel Blessings from Canada..

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching and stay warm up in Canada!

[@kevinmoore3016]

Bravo Ryan......I LOVED it Thank You for sharing !!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@blip-2024]

It's people like this that ruin it for the rest of us. This is what make the greenhouses refuse to give us any chunks of plants that have broken off. I have 2 plants that were from greenhouse floor sweepings. Both times I asked the for and received permission to take the broken piece.

[@grassrootsgardening]

one bad apple.......

[@user-kc7nn9pi3b]

Right? Even at Home Depot, I’ve found pieces of random stuff. I have asked employees if I could keep them and showed them what I’ve found. They all have said it’s fine since they just throw them away. I’ve even had them tell me they’re gonna be throwing out plants on such and such day but I can’t legally go into someone’s trash can either in CA. When I was younger mom had the most beautiful geraniums off some hanging planters on the porch ceiling. When we woke up one morning they were all gone! Even the hooks were damaged. Broke mamas heart 😢 now she has orchids and understand why the nursery owner and employees walk around making sure you’re not stealing.

[@Star_._]

She's probably seen your videos and knows you have rare plants and wanted to get the clippings to sell the plants online. Of course she knows what she did. People feel so emboldened. You handled it nicely and let her know you don't want her on the property again. She'll probably send someone else and see if they can do it again. They'll probably bring scissors ✂ 🌿

[@grassrootsgardening]

Hey Star! We were all joking at the Nursery about why in the world she didn’t come back with scissors! Lol

[@rafAfernz]

Yup! People do steal anything even plants. I had worked in an outdoor garden department and I’d seen several empty containers that plants were actually had disappeared. We sold flats of flowers as well and people would actually pulled few of the flowers out and replaced it with other kinds. They would just leave the ones that were pulled out and set it to the sides.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Some people just suck!

[@debbierobertson-d8c]

Wow! I can't stand a thief. Ryan, you're just too nice of a guy for this to happen to you!

[@grassrootsgardening]

I cant stand them either! Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment!!

[@Prince.Ali.Bomeye]

Don't judge a book by its cover! Thieves come in many shapes sizes and color

[@grassrootsgardening]

This is true!

[@wren3347]

This recently happened to my neighbor after a trip to the nursery. They had all their plants lined up ready to plant. The next morning everything was gone. My mother also had a beautiful rubber tree plant that she had nursed for years stolen off her patio. Now what the price of everything going up, plants included, this will probably be more of a common occurrence.

[@grassrootsgardening]

So sad 😞

[@CheshireCowgirl]

This is extremely sad , such a wonderful store you have as well! We aren’t lucky enough to have anything near as amazing as that in the UK that I have found ,I wish we did ! What a cheek to blatantly steal like that 😢good on you for confronting her !

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thank you!

[@citylotgardening6171]

Morals , Values , Ethics and Honesty have somehow become a thing of the past so sad . God Bless this man and his business 🙏

[@grassrootsgardening]

thank you!

[@laceitup1]

Use to work in a greenhouse in my younger years and this is very common in this industry. They think if they just take just a cutting, they are not stealing. Always just pissed me of. When I spotted them I would confront them and same excuses, it was already off the plant🙄

[@grassrootsgardening]

Yeah, the famous “ it just fell off” excuse! lol. Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment!

[@rdred8693]

Even if it is on the floor you should ask. ESP if it is a small nursery

[@cathybarker1850]

My grandmother used to "sample" things in the stores, we knew better than to follow her example, my Dad (her son) would've tanned our hides!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@413Stoner]

Oh wow. I love your store i probably visit in the summer 😊from Massachusetts

[@ClintHackney]

You are nice! Probably didn't do enough to scare her straight. She will just steel from someone else. I saw you on Dirt Perfect's channel and podcast, I subscribed to your channels and I'm enjoying your content.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I appreciate you checking out my channels, thank you so much!

[@PhrontDoor]

omigoodness.. I didn't know a single plant you mentioned except for maybe a philodendron. A red-moon thing sounds cool. You have some strange plants to your right at 0:32 -- they totally look alien-plant like. The lady was dreadful.. and much as I know squat about plants, I love the smell of those places.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@JCC_1975]

I accidentally knocked off the tip of a plant the other day when I was getting some plants and I poked a hole in the larger plant and inserted the tip into it. Then told the cashier who said I should have just taken it with me. I can't do that. I can't stand a thief. I'll give you the shirt off my back but don't steal it!! This video made me mad watching her YANK off pieces of them 🤬 ETA: you have a very beautiful greenhouse. Wish I lived close and could browse. New sub, I'll at least be able to admire from afar💜 happy growing 💜

[@grassrootsgardening]

Hope you can visit one day!

[@JCC_1975]

@@grassrootsgardening Thanks! If I head that way one day I'll definitely reach out first. Maybe I could get a guided tour. 💜 Hope you have a great day Sir. God bless!

[@sue8539]

You cannot be nice with a thief!!!

[@JCC_1975]

@@sue8539 Right, I can't stand a thief or a liar.

[@suziet6176]

So sorry this happened to you. You’ll need to train your employees to be more proactive by having them interact w/customers who are hovering over the expensive plants. Or, if possible, put the rare & expensive plants in one area where cameras are clearly visible. Many people think cuttings aren’t stealing, but if you put a camera in plain sight (maybe w/signs) it will deter them from stealing to begin with. Just some thoughts to keep thieves from ruining your beautiful plants.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Good ideas!

[@ChrissyBonds]

Sorry this is happening to you.. You handled it beautifully and she is very fortunate you are such a nice guy.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@ghostridersghost]

wwe owend a pet store sold reptiles this lady say around mid 50s went into the snake room about 5 min in we heard a scream better than any horror movie. wife went running to see what happend low and behold she tried stickong a python in her shirt and the snake latched on her tit 170 teath lol

[@grassrootsgardening]

That’s awesome!! Lol

[@purpleluna8413]

😂😂😂😂 when nature fights back!!

[@montymc450]

Plain horrible people. Usually plant lovers will gladly share their collection but to steal stuff is cheap

[@grassrootsgardening]

I love sharing plants, but cant stand a thief!

[@LJ-kn8tw]

Unfortunately theft has become common and this lady was probably encouraged to do this by videos that suggest you take plant “droppings” at local garden centers etc. I had to relocate my favorite plants to behind the house as people would cut flowers and my daughter had to stop planting behind her garage as people would come down the alley and steal everything from young lilac plants to big hostas and daylilies. A friend had hers dug up and found holes in her front flowerbeds!

[@bbsara0146]

is it considered stealing if you dont touch the roots?

[@YJustY1]

It saddens me that this is how pathetic our world has become!😢

[@grassrootsgardening]

And getting worse!

[@Hardworkandrealestateprofits]

I have a lot of plants to include a lot of bonsai trees. In the spring and summer I put them outside. This spring one of my best bonsai was outside for not even a week and someone opened the gate to my yard and stole it. And I’m not talking a small bonsai. It was 3 feet tall and at least 50 pounds. People are ridiculous.

[@grassrootsgardening]

That stinks!!! Sorry

[@James_Scheid]

LOL. Plant thief, plant thief. Braaack, Call the cops, call the cops! Braaack. 😂

[@grassrootsgardening]

Larry has got to pull his weight! 😂

[@InfaRedxx]

The phone conversation went really well I thought. I thought it was going to be much worse. She said multiple times she put it in her pocket. And said 'yes' when you kept saying I saw you steal on camera. She even apologized and said she'd pay for it. She probably just didn't want to say the words, 'yes I stole it' as a lot of people wouldn't do, as she probably thought she'd get into even more trouble. But she does admit that she took them. I can understand that you're angry though, and that she shouldn't have taken those leaves. I just thought she wouldn't be that reasonable by the way you were describing it. Like I was expecting some angry irate woman getting all defensive, swearing and hanging up on you or something. I think the phone call was a best case scenario tbh.

[@GIGI-MOM]

Wow! That is sad.

[@grassrootsgardening]

It really is!

[@sn1482]

Wow you are such a nice guy

[@coupster5464]

G'day Ryan.. new subscriber at Mr.DIGG, from Chris's visit.. Awesome series of vids.. as a garden lover, just had to visit, subscribe, here.. and what an 'interesting' Vid.. hopefully that Klepto has learnt a bit of a lesson out of all this.. I didn't have 'tea leafs' in my garden this year.. just vandals.. bloody cockatoos.. chewed off over 30 different liliums once the bulb shoots had got to about a foot.. mongrels, then they had a crack at the young mafnolia stems.. Just observing from this vid.. you seem to have a wide variety of larger leafed plants, monsterias etc in variegated form.. not common down here at all

[@grassrootsgardening]

Hey fellow, plant nerd I sure appreciate you coming to check out this channel! I hope she is learned her lesson too, and that’s so crazy to me that cockatoos are your nemesis! Lol yes in this greenhouse, in particular, we have a lot of rare Monteras, and other types of rare tropical plants

[@katherinez9654]

I would have pressed charges after she kept denying it.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I probably should've!

[@newcitygardnerjeanninevaug6117]

Wow😮. I never thought that people stole plants. I guess people will steal anything. What a nice guy.

[@kaycampbell8532]

My husband went outside and discovered a big hole in our yard. During the night, someone had dug up our Century Plant and stole it!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Oh no!!

[@bucknk8edrobertlee734]

Thank you for sharing.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watchcing!

[@holdinitdowninptown]

She's not a shoplifter she's a PROPLIFTER!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

I’ve got a lot of names I like to call her! Lol

[@n.w.414]

Ban her from the store for the rest of the year. Or make a police report. Ok, glad you told her not to come back on your property! Good job.

[@grassrootsgardening]

👍👍

[@debbieduggan6796]

Wow! The audacity to steal and then LIE about it.

[@skkrrtskrrt1470]

I've seen complete installs to new communities the whole install goes missing one night trees bushes ground cover anything that's left is a bunch of holes 6 ft tall pine trees 3 ft tall bushes flowering plants ground cover that was 20 years ago

[@grassrootsgardening]

I have heard of people stealing recently installed stuff too! People are just crazy these days

[@sherylhumberger5417]

I had stuff stolen from me. A old plow, two giant diamond tipped saw blades ( one was on the internet for sale at $250.00), totes with Chistmas presents for the kids and a electric extended pole saw. There were many more things called him out on it. He looked straight at me and told me he moved it and put it in some weeds. Well my Uncle and I looked for the 100 pound old plow. Never found it heard where the plow ended up. But people who saw him working at my house asked me "how the 20 finger discount worked". Without hesitation I said "very well thank you."

[@randyadams7269]

I wouldn’t appreciate her even touching all the plants! You are a cool cat mister, better than me.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Is hard to stay in control when someone is lying to your face! Thanks for watching!!

[@elainedaprano9130]

You must have succulents, Euphorbiae etc (at those prices😉!. I once collected many and trained them. I had to move and lost my sun porch. I was miserable to lose it. I was left with only a few raritities to take with me, but lost light and gained humidity in the relocation. Now I'm disabled and can't begin again Give your plants my love😊

[@grassrootsgardening]

I will!

[@Jamieclarke88]

Wow 😮 it’s pretty disheartening that you can’t even leave those beautiful plants on the shelves without the worry of damage and theft Ryan what is the world coming too 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ lucky for you, you’ve got the security cameras

[@grassrootsgardening]

People will steal just about anything!

[@mariaphilomena1422]

I’m surprised she doesn’t bring clippers!

[@grassrootsgardening]

She definitely needs a pair lol!

[@kyleclark4650]

Cant stand a thief!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Same

[@mikemorrison5418]

"Don't tell me you ain't stealin' plants." lol, been a while, Ryan. Hate a thief.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Hey old friend!

[@rexmasters1541]

She cannot even admit she got caught red handed stealing from you.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Right?!

[@barbarabohannon3089]

Unfortunately folks will still anything.

[@grassrootsgardening]

You ain’t kidding

[@n.w.414]

Well the neighborhood should be able to identify her easily, just that purse alone.

[@grassrootsgardening]

We know who she is now

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I’ve met plenty of folks that don’t consider it stealing. I can’t imagine.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I can’t either!

[@ED-eh6iq]

This isn’t picking a few small leaves off either this is breaking the whole plant in half!

[@bbsara0146]

"I wasnt stealing I was just taking cuttings..."

[@kittenpawsbb]

How hard would it be to save up for one year, to buy one plant? After you take care of the plant, it multiples and then you have so many, you don’t know what to do with them all. I got one aloe plant last year, It had 3 pups. I had to split them up in another pot, so they can have room to grow. I’m going to feel guilty when I have to get rid of anymore because, I just don’t have the space, to keep expanding. Thank you 🤗🌱

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks for watching!

[@coaterdave]

You are a better man than me. I can't stand a thief. Glad you at least got some money out of her. If you would have called the cops she would have only got a slap on the wrist. 🤬

[@grassrootsgardening]

Cops wouldn’t have done anything, you’re right!

[@howdyEB]

I keep seeing shorts and other tiktok style videos of people going around Home Depot, Lowes and other places, stealing leaves and cuttings off of plants to root at home. They are making it seem completely normal to be a thief.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Sickening

[@sheilabroad8192]

omg.. I go to my local greenhouse at least twice a month. I hope they don't think I'm stealing. 😮

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@boxerblvd3514]

A lier and thief the worst kind 🤬

[@grassrootsgardening]

yup!

[@gngd5351]

Thieves came into my front yard and stole a pot of my orchids. What will you do to them? Call police? Sorry, the police could not do anything about it.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@Johnduffeyjr]

Nice to let her know that she did you wrong and it was not the way to live 😊

[@suzyqilplants]

You really should call the police. This person has been doing this for a long time and to other businesses. Not only is she stealing but she is damaging those plants. She will continue until she faces consequences.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I should've!

[@suzyqilplants]

@@grassrootsgardening Maybe contact nearby businesses. Likely she doesn't restrict her theft to just plants. Also post some photos from the CCTV of her and put up where all customers can see. Probably blur her face though.

[@monster09ization]

I don't understand this. I will pick up plant peices on the floor at home depot but i still ask if i can take them home... I never actually take peices from a plant😢

[@grassrootsgardening]

This lady didn’t care

[@BLUEGREEN65]

How can she even enjoy plants that she stole…I guess she has no heart. What a horrible person, can’t even admit to it.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Pretty sad

[@georgiepeorgie4723]

There is no end to the extremes you witness when dealing with the public.

[@grassrootsgardening]

People are crazy!

[@JAYJAYTOKYO]

awkward situation - are those expensive/rare plants that she was taking pieces of ??

[@grassrootsgardening]

Oh yeah! $$$

[@JenniferCrum78]

You really need to report this to the police. That is blatant theft and destruction of property you were going to sell! She needs to be stopped and you need to ban her from your property permanently!

[@grassrootsgardening]

I banned her

[@JenniferCrum78]

@@grassrootsgardeningGood! You should send pictures of her to other places that sell plants.

[@TheLucha5]

Report this to the police immediately!!!!!!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Might be a little late now

[@kylebrown3734]

I hope the thief didn't reverse the charge on her card. Keep that footage. As a business owner, I would have called the police.

[@grassrootsgardening]

nope, got the money

[@shellyhughes2608]

That is crazy! But ya know what? I’ve heard of people doing this & even seen a KZbin video on how to get free plants from Home Depot!!! I get it, ya love plants but can’t afford them.. but ask, maybe they have a half dead plant they’ll give u or a cut off it. BTW, how do you keep the elephant ear plants so healthy & shiny?

[@grassrootsgardening]

People are crazy!!

[@carolm6211]

I had a woman come in my plant shop and steal as well. She was also a regular. Come to find out she was stealing all the time. Buy 2 plants and steal 10. I made her empty her bag, called the police and pressed charges. I work too darn hard to tolerate these plant thieves who think they "only took a small piece of a plant". They disgust me. The sad part is they think it's okay to do this.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Its sad!

[@REAGAN_1980]

That's just terrible!! you have such a paradise there. And such a nice guy. Need to teach the parrots to say that joke "jesus is watching"

[@grassrootsgardening]

Lol

[@PAPA-G-209]

If she wouldn’t admit stealing from you, she continued to flat out lie to you , You should have prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Have your attorney charge her for court coast as well as your losses.. The next time she’s caught they’ll be no record ,case history helps determine the Outcome of the Judge’s decision.. Some people never learn.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Some never learn!

[@fayekeller7411]

I'd prosecute never not prosecute because it's not right to steal It hurts you and it hurts your customers Good customers

[@grassrootsgardening]

I know, I should have……

[@Buildingenjoyment]

We have the same issue! The problem is calling the neighbours on their thievery. You still need to live with them !

[@grassrootsgardening]

It’s a sad situation!

[@Buildingenjoyment]

We have to remember that this thievery could be a mental issue. Some people just can’t help themselves. It is sad for sure especially when they just need to ask for the things they steal!

[@grassrootsgardening]

@@Buildingenjoyment I sure hope not, we found out she holds a government position dealing with finances!! 😬

[@womansvoice613]

@@grassrootsgardening how convenient .

[@WendiGardens]

stealing is so shameful and such a disgrace the plants were damaged :( denying it with the footage is giving me secondhand embarassment, could have just purchased the plants.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Or just ask for some cuttings, instead of stealing them!

[@OldTimerGarden]

Stealing plants is a real thing these days. Some plant thieves actually go into peoples yards and dig them up.

[@grassrootsgardening]

people are crazy!

[@thedebbieadams]

That is awful, people are crazy

[@grassrootsgardening]

People are crazy!!

[@falaaigalera]

And its worse when they come and steal the whole plant from your business, home or park. They even carry the tools to help them out. The other day I saw a video of an old couple stealing a large tree. The owner saw the cameras called the news exposed both of them and both were identified. The cops made them plant back the tree. What a shame!!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

such a shame!!

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

Wow

[@grassrootsgardening]

Right?!

[@shawnmurphy6811]

Just don’t let them people back into your business

[@grassrootsgardening]

No way!

[@apextroll]

If you watch gas station encounters, you'll see that thieves come in all shapes and sizes.

[@grassrootsgardening]

yup, many different folks steal

[@luzhelenahook1715]

Please take her to court and charge for everything she took and more. If you don’t do it for you do it for everyone else… if she did that to you she will do it for anything anywhere… and please put her face on so we know to be careful. 😢

[@grassrootsgardening]

Little too late now

[@pnw_mainecoons6633]

There's a lot of TikTok and Instagram videos about how to get plants for free doing exactly what she did. It's got millions of views and then it shows you how to finish cloning the plant on other videos

[@grassrootsgardening]

really?! thats crazy

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

At the very least, she is trespassed. If caught on the property again, she needs to be arrested. Given what we have seen of your local LE, fat chance of that happening.

[@grassrootsgardening]

She will definitely go to jail if she ever shows back up on my property again!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Ive had plants stolen from my front porch its heartbreaking 😞😞😞 im sorry that happened to you. Sets me on fire 🔥😡

[@grassrootsgardening]

Me too!! 😡

[@rdred8693]

Never assume what a thief looks like. Seriously, some of these nice looking elders can be horrible shoplifters. Also I ask if I can buy a cutting. Sometimes they give it to me. Be honest and polite. She's probably selling them on Facebook

[@grassrootsgardening]

You never know

[@cher4705]

As a society and as business owners, we must not tolerate theft. There must be repercussions or the thefts and other abuses become all the greater. If we don't act and demand accountability, arrests or whatever is appropriate, then we are part of the problem and I don't think have much room to complain.

[@grassrootsgardening]

true, i shouldve called the cops after the I found the footage

[@Machinist1755]

I'm shocked she didn't carry scissors or nippers with her to make her stealing easier.

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

I'm very curious. So the first time was on Monday and then she came back the second time , then had a conversation with you about the theif. Did she go to church on sunday ? It amazes me you tell someone you have them still wanna go with a lie. 🤔🤯🤯

[@grassrootsgardening]

She’s got issues!

[@ChristinesBackyardGarden]

You can't judge a book by its cover.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Very true

[@Time-is-short-get-ready]

Don't be a "nice guy" this lady will continue to steal everyday everywhere..she's a scam artists..prosecute her!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Too late now