Crappie fishermen are good people!

I was out back cutting my yard when a man I didn't know stopped by and said he thought he knew where my stolen poles were.He had talked to a friend of mine who fishes and it got around to him that someone had taken my poles.I got in his truck and right across the street from this mans house were 5 of my poles laying in the front yard.There's a lady that lives there and she has 2 daughters.They are backed up to Greenbrook Lake here in Southaven.I had given this young 11 yr. old girl several older rods and reels, spooled them with line, gave her hooks and sinkers so she could fish.I felt sorry for the girl cause she didn't have a daddy and her momma was away at work and she and her sister were alone a bunch.Well I rode over there and was able to get back 5 of the 10 poles that were stole!I hated to do it but I'm gonna have to press charges on this girl. The Police said she was a recent run away and had been skipping school and had made a call there earlier today.Another man drove up and he said he had a whole tackle box stolen from his boat. It was in the back yard just about empty.I also found 2 reels and a noodle that had a bunch of my trolling rigs that i had made.The Police got a report that the girl was in Mempho with her grand mother.He said that she needs to be taught a lesson and pressing charges would help her in the long run!Both these men that was looking out for me were crappie fishermen and there ain't no better breed!No offense to all you hunters!The Policeman said that when they do arrest her we may be able to get her to say where the other 5 poles went.What a afternoon!

Glad you found your poles, steve.....its a sad story in a way. There is no good outcome.....pros and cons to pressing charges, and pros and cons to not pressing charges.

I'm happy you got some of your stuff back. I know you feel bad for pressing charges now, but you may have saved the young girl from a whole lot more serious trouble later in life. It could be the best thing that happens to her.

Glad you got part of em back man.

Glad to hear, hope you get the rest back. I hope this skeers the heck outa that kid and straightens her out before she gets in real trouble.

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Originally Posted by speck

i'm happy you got some of your stuff back. I know you feel bad for pressing charges now, but you may have saved the young girl from a whole lot more serious trouble later in life. It could be the best thing that happens to her.

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Originally Posted by feeshrman

Glad to hear, hope you get the rest back. I hope this skeers the heck outa that kid and straightens her out before she gets in real trouble.

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I feel bad about what I know I have to do!

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Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

I feel bad about what I know I have to do!

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like Law Enforcement said it will do her good and hope it teaches her a lesson, and it could save her life some people will shoot you for things like that !!!Glad you are getting some of your things back !!!

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Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

I feel bad about what I know I have to do!

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I know you are a very nice and considerate guy and you are struggling with this, but it's something that needs to be done. It may just give this kid the jolt it sometimes takes to get her on the right path.

Will never learn if there are never consequences. Do the crime .......

You have done her a favor there. My neighbors son was in and out of trouble his whole life but his parents always bailed him out at the last minute before he ever learned his lesson. I guess he figured that he was above the consequences. He broke into my house and stole several firearms a few months ago and is now locked up for the next 18 years. His son will be 23 when he gets out of prison.

SlabLapper, did I understand correctly that the girl to whom you gave fishing poles is now the thief in question? If so, there is no reason to feel bad about turning her in. In my opinion that makes it even more imperative that you do so.

Glad to here you got some of your stuff back. In a situation like yours there is but one thing to do,and that is to press charges against her. If she will learn from this you would have done her a great service. One that she should thank you for. There isn't a bit of difference from giving her a few fishing poles and some tackle to this. You are still concerned about her and trying to do what is best for her. You must be a very good man.

Feeling sorry for her is understandable but letting her get away with it will just add to her problems.

Good for you Steve. Hope you get the other poles, and Yes, you'll do her a big favor to press charges!!!

The police gave me all the info and said I would be contacted shortly about when and if I need to appear in court!They gathered a lot of evidence at the scene mainly my statement, the 2 other peoples statement, and a bunch of photos!The policeman said anything over $500 was felony larceny!And Rees the man that helped me has a awesome Bass Cat with a 225 Merc sitting in the garage!Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I feel better about what i have to do!