As a counselor for both in-class and online theft classes I have heard all kinds of excuses from people caught stealing. Here is one I have never heard.

Police arrested a woman from Portland, Oregon who returned to a store in with money to pay for items police said her “twin sister” had shoplifted. This according to the Tennessean.com.

Leslie Gail Briley used her adolescent daughter to help her steal items from a beauty supply store. While her daughter diverted clerks’ attention, the mother placed a number of unpaid for items in her handbag.

When confronted by a store employee to look in her bag, the 37-year-old Briley refused and then abruptly left.

Later that day, Briley, in disguise with dark sunglasses, a ball cap pulled over her eyes and a change of clothes, returned claiming she wanted to pay for items her twin sister had stolen.

Unfortunately for Briley, police were able to research her alibi and it turns out she does not have a twin sister.

Not only was Briley charged with theft and fined $500, but she also was charged with contributing with the delinquency of a minor because she had he daughter with her.

What is wrong with people these days? I guess this type of behavior has been going on for all eternity, but it is obviously Briley did not need to steal those items. Worse than even stealing was the horrific example she set for her child. I would hope both mother and daughter would take an Oregon Shiplifting Class and keep from impulsively stealing.