[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

If you want a project, this kid could be an opportunity.

Do you trust him enough to offer him a job at your shop part time?

Massive kuddos to you if you can make it work for you and him.

I agree with this approach, and giving him purpose. Make it about him getting caught for shoplifting, offer to him a way to earn vs take. Easy for me to say from here, either this is a big time rose in your garden or he’ll steal from your shop.