You Just Saw Someone Shoplifting. Would You Tell Or Help?

Last time my mom and I went shopping, my mom saw someone shoplifting.  She didn't do anything because they had a small child with them, and she was worried what might happen.

The whole conversation got me thinking about what I'd do if I saw someone shoplifting.

I'd LIKE to think I'd yell, "Stop!  Thief!" and be a good citizen.  Chances are slim that I'd be that brave.  The reasons are a couple fold;

• A lot of people have conceal carry in Montana.  I try to keep my mouth to myself right now as people seem so volatile.  Mass shootings every week along with the economy and general attitude of America right now, I just leave people alone.  Say something someone doesn't like, and you could end up dead in the heat of the moment.
• I don't know their circumstances.  Depending on what I saw them trying to steal, I may step up and pay for it for them.  I'm talking about food, diapers, baby food, medicine and feminine hygiene products.  I probably couldn't buy them a huge supply, but it's better than a shoplifting charge.

I really feel that most of the time when people are stealing the above mentioned items, it's out of desperation, not the thrill of it all.  I think if I could help someone out that way I would.

For me, it all comes down to what they're stealing.  Jewelry or new clothes and the like?  I wouldn't yell but I'd go find an employee to watch them.  Food or medicine?  I'd see what I could do to help them.

What would you do in this situation?  Hit me up here