Didn’t Know How To Cover Themselves, Apparently

I have a reputation for making shoplifting difficult. Due to the global health crisis, masks are mandatory in my city. This is often forgotten, so I politely remind customers about it.

A well-known shoplifter comes into the store — one I have yet to catch red-handed, which is required to issue a ban — without a mask on.

Me: “Hi there! Do you have your mask or face covering with you today?”

Shoplifter: “Oh! I’m sorry, I forgot it. I need to leave now anyway, ‘cause you’re here!”

The shoplifter then stormed out of the store empty-handed.