Teenager Kids stole the CANDY I left out!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
United States
October 31, 2017 9:15pm CST
I am super upset!
Every year, we leave a bucket of candy out front with a sign that says Take 1, Happy Halloween! And every few minutes, I'll check to refill if necessary.
By 6:05 PM, no trick-or-treaters yet... until I heard some footsteps. I peeked in the peephole and two teenager girls were like oh! These candy are good, that won't last long!
Then, two teenager boys, go - let's take all and leave one! I thought they were joking. I opened the door shortly as they left. They took all but one! I saw them across the street and started screaming, Wow seriously? You acted as if I didn't hear you? You don't know how to share!
They quickly walked off. I refilled one more time, turned around in less than a few minutes. Candy was GONE AGAIN! No idea who took it this time...
So my last bag, I physically handed out candy to the trick or treaters (this time the little ones) and officially ran out of candy.
What a disappointing Halloween. Last year, the candy lasted until 8PM with the sign that said Take 1 + we had lots extra! And at that time, I had bought less candy bags then this year!
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44 responses
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Nov 17
Sorry to hear that. Some people just ruin it for others because they are so greedy.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
They were older teenagers too, about 16 years old (not dressed in a costume). I looked in the peephole and then heard their remark. Thought they were just kidding, totally not.
So sad to have to turn off the lights early. I bought 3 good sized bags too!
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@Letranknight2015 (51914)
• Philippines
1 Nov 17
Maybe teenagers shouldn't be trick or treat over there if they are greedy. It would ruin the child's moment if they get shoe out of the house. In my opinion kids should be the ones doing the trick and treats with the guides of their guardians or parents.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
If the teens are going for fun with their younger sibling yes but to ruin it for all the other trick or treaters is wrong.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
1 Nov 17
oh. all along i thought the practice was they come to your house, say 'trick or treat' then wait to be given the chocolates. i didn't know you can also leave them out for them to pick from. so what will you do next year?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Yes they do say Trick or Treat, but since they come during dinner time. I don't want to keep getting up and walking to open the door (and my hands are messy eating).
I've always left a bucket and had no problem, but I guess this year it's an unlucky time with dishonest kids. Next year I'll hand them out for a hour or so only.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
1 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby i see. too bad this year some rotten apples smelled the candy. hope they don't come next year.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
If they wanted to grab so much candy, why not take the ones from their home!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
@LadyDuck Exactly. I know I did when I was that age!
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@LadyDuck (470745)
• Switzerland
2 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby They are grown up enough to go to the store and buy the candies they want.
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Thats sad, but unfortunately thats to be expected with teens - or really anyone these days -when you leave the candy out which is why we never do that.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
I've never had it happened.. Last year bought less candy and even ended up with extra! Everyone was so sweet and honest. No teenagers though.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@Courtlynn Yes I am sure little kids too. But for the most part, never had that problem. I did hear the kids saying that but I thought they were joking. I should opened the door immediately when they said that.
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby to be fair, even little kids do that. All depends on being taught manners and respect.
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@LifeHappens (27)
• United States
1 Nov 17
We left candy out one year because we would not be home when the kids came around. They took everything, including the bowls we had set out. One thing you can do next time is to put up a sign that says, "Property Is Under Video Surveillance." Most times this is enough to prevent the greedy teenagers from stealing all the candy.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Wow that sucks (even the bowl). How inconsiderate of people. Last year the years before, we had no problem. We even had extras 
Next year, I will hand out whatever I can and then stop early because I had to leave my dinner cold.
Next year, I will hand out whatever I can and then stop early because I had to leave my dinner cold.1 person likes this
@Snakeaster1996 (13)
• United States
9 Nov 17
Gave out candy at the fuel center, in less than 5 mins the whole bowl was empty, no I did not buy the candy my boss did, kids are crazy only one piece per kid forget about it .
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Nov 17
In fact today children almost have whatever they want. Candies are not something special for them. I doubt why they took all the candies. They don't have to eat so much. Maybe they waste some of them at last. They are just a little greedy.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Teenagers just want to ruin it for the little kiddos!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@toniganzon No manners! But they know I know! Hopefully that was a lesson for them to not do it again.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Really was.
Greedy teenagers. At most, grab a handful and keep going. Nope, took all and left exactly one.
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@MakingCents (743)
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1 Nov 17
I just can't imagine ever thinking it was ok to take the whole bowl. MAYBE when I was in middle school (I wasn't allowed to trick or treat after that) MAYBE we took 2 or 3 if the candy was good, but never did I dump the whole bowl!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Me neither! I mean max a handful and keep going right?! I would never take an entire bowl. I knew better!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
I did not get a good look, but I have a thought who!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@sjvg1976 Especially what they were saying too! I heard them loud & clear. Now a days some people have cameras out front! They're lucky we don't!
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
1 Nov 17
And this is exactly why teenagers shouldn't be allowed to trick or treat. They do things like this!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
You'd think they come to realize to stop trick or treating (or at least not ruin it for the little kids)!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@Srbageldog Just horrible! It isn't expensive to go out and buy their own bag. It's fun for the little kids to go trick or treating!
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
1 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby Right?? Lately I keep hearing about "college kids" and older who never give up trick or treating and ruin it for the little kids because people either have to buy the cheap candy instead of the good stuff, or turn their lights off because they can't afford to give candy to children AND teenagers AND adults. Good grief, when did trick or treating become a free-for-all?
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@moffittjc (121499)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Nov 17
I tried doing what you did two Halloweens in a row, and just like you experienced, I had teenagers take the entire bowl. So now I won't just leave a bowl out, because I can't trust the little sh*theads in the neighborhood. Why do teenagers have to be so bad? Wait...I was a bad teenager like that! Don't answer that question! haha
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Nov 17
@moffittjc Haha yes but I was peeking in the hole and it was the teenagers ruining it! Which I eventually opened the door & yelled you act like I didn't here YOU?!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
5 Nov 17
I don't get why teenagers have to ruin it for the little ones. I've done this before and last year had a success. Even left over candy (and I had less than this year)! They were so sweet, I heard them from my desk and they'd say trick or treat, read the sign & go thank you and leave. Even though they spoke to the door only! Gah so sweet.
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@moffittjc (121499)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby All it takes is one kid to ruin it for everyone. You might have had every other teenager being courteous, and then that one egghead comes along and takes all the candy.
Of course, I could be wrong and it could have been all of those little turds! haha
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
I've done it a few times actually! Last year was the best of all. Had left over candy and bought less than this year. It isn't that I don't want to hand it out but it's during my dinner time they come.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Yes, but it could also be dangerous too. Years before they went until 9PM and I don't want to open the doors after 7:30pm
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
3 Nov 17
@JustBhem Could happen, yes! Especially halloween is the time where people where masks .
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
2 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby
I see something happens?
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
3 Nov 17
I'd never leave the bag out... plus seeing the trick or treaters is part of the fun. If I didn't want to sit out and hand out the candy I'd just leave all the lights off and not do anything at all.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
5 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby Oh gotcha.. I can see that. Maybe next year plan an early dinner or just eat out.. then you can spend the rest of the evening handing out the candy yourself.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
6 Nov 17
@katsmeow1213 Yep! =) That's what I'll have to do next year!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
5 Nov 17
That's understandable. I ate dinner at that time and I don't want to go back & forth. everyone gives candy in this neighborhood so its weird if we don't.
I hope your next Halloween would be much better, no to signs anymore i guess? 
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Yes, cannot trust them...
I've done the sign thing last year and it was a success. Even had left over candy! The thing is I don't want to keep opening the door and it's not safe either.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
I know right! At least grab a handful and move along to share with the rest of the trick or treaters, gah! ! I am sure if that teenage boy was alone, he wouldn't dare.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
@DianneN Yep but alone they wouldn't dare. That's where bad influences happens at times too.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
1 Nov 17
What a shame you just can't trust some people.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Nope not at all. I had successful time doing this last year and a few times before. I guess dishonest kids this time around!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby With all the raging hormones you never know what a teenager might do lol.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Yep , stolen TWICE I placed out within less than ten minutes. I ended up handing out the 3rd time around but my food got cold (dinner).
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
1 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby
Michelle, that was wise or otherwise they would continue to steal them. That is not fair or nice what they did but there are those that do not care.
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@joanwanjala (522)
• Mombasa, Kenya
1 Nov 17
Sorry about that, some kids can be naughty
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Nov 17
It is okay. Karma back on the kids or lesson learned from them.
