Sterling police: Don't take from thrift shop drop-off
STERLING, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sterling Police Department is urging residents to respect donation policies after a string of thefts at the Sterling Thrift Store's drop-off shed.
According to police, multiple people have been caught removing items from the donation shed behind the store in recent weeks. Officers say the activity has persisted despite efforts by thrift store staff to address the problem with 'patience and understanding.'
'They've asked us to step in and clarify that this is not acceptable behavior,' police said in a social post.
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Authorities emphasized that once items are placed inside the shed, they legally become the property of the Sterling Thrift Store—even if the person removing them was the original donor. Taking anything from the donation area without permission is considered theft.
The store, which operates as a non-profit, uses the donated goods to support community members in need. Police say unauthorized removal of donations undermines that mission and takes away resources from those the store is trying to help.
The donation shed is now under video surveillance. Anyone caught taking items without permission may face legal consequences, including criminal trespass under K.S.A. 21-5808 and potential theft charges under K.S.A. 21-5801.
Community members who witness suspicious activity around the donation area are urged to contact the Sterling Police Department at 620-278-2100 before notifying store staff.
'We know Sterling is a close-knit community,' police said in the social post. 'Let's work together to make sure our donation process remains honest, helpful, and fair to everyone.'
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