[Jonathan Spencer]

Not sure how to put this down as I have been angry about it.

I was in Asda yesterday morning getting some screenwash and I saw one of my customers.  I went over to her and explained that I am running behind due to the breakdown of my relationship and because of the snow.  This woman then basically said that the last time I was there that I took some gold rings from her kitchen.  I was like "What??".  She said that I was the only person who had been in the back garden and because the back door was open it must have been me.

I told her that I was not a thief and that I would not sully my good reputation with stealing from peoples houses.  She then said that my repuation is going to be gone.

So What do I do About it?

[geefree]

See your solicitor , ask him to issue a warning letter to her  , stating that you intend to sue her for false accusations, slander, and causing harm to your reputation..

Now. 

[BORBRYCE]

Sound's a right nutter, ignore or report to police or hand the rings back. I think she is nuts mate and probably all her neighbours do too.

[richywilts]

should of said sorry love get sod all for gold only take platinum!!!

[Jonathan Spencer]

Sound's a right nutter, ignore or report to police or hand the rings back. I think she is nuts mate and probably all her neighbours do too.

I did not touch the rings, never even saw them.

[Tom White]

She's a nutter.  You could write to her stating that you are not a thief and that you feel hurt that she's accused you; I'll help you draft it if you like.

But I wouldn't worry, and obviously you're not going to go back there.

Try not to lose sleep over it, mate, the woman is obviously 'not well' (in the head).

[Steve_c]

Go straight to the police.

[mci services]

Sounds a case of my god he is not coming round this close to Christmas when I am skint lets accuse him of something quickly so he wont come again.

[geefree]

Dont matter wether she is a nutter or not, i would still have a legal letter sent,

reputation !!

takes years to build, and a week to lose.

[G Griffin]

How many gold rings were there? Five? Five Gold Rings! Seasonal but never mind  :.
Was the top on the screenwash, cos it sounds as though she`d been inhaling it. They say it`s dangerous stuff.
I wouldn`t worry too much she sounds like a crank.
I would go to the police and tell them about your conversation.

[Ian101]

go to police asap ... at least it will be on record if nothing else

[prestige cleaners]

I would have called her bluff, and said well let's go down to the police and get this reported. There's some evil people out there mind.

[greencleaning]

this is probably your ion a worst situation, try to report to police officer and makes an investigation about it. mistake will not be correct if you leave them unresolved.this will ruin your personality...

[Jonathan Spencer]

Should I just go around to the house and offer to go to the police with her?

[Poles R Us]

ask her to go with you to the police station today and sort it out , thats the only way i would do it.
did she report them stolen?

[Jonathan Spencer]

ask her to go with you to the police station today and sort it out , thats the only way i would do it.
did she report them stolen?

I do not think so.  I am going to pop into the local police station on my way out today.

[Dave Anderson]

Just protect yourself...don't bother asking if she wants to go to the nick with you...just go yourself and report the accusation.

You will feel better about it then..

Dave.

[Paul Coleman]

Go straight to the police.

I would go to the police about this too.

[Jonathan Spencer]

Cheers for you help lads.  Will go the police on my way to work and report my conversation.  Should I just leave it at then?

I have spent 3 years building my round up from doing it part-time to nearly a full round.  I do not want one person destroying all my hard work.

[Paul Coleman]

Cheers for you help lads.  Will go the police on my way to work and report my conversation.  Should I just leave it at then?

I have spent 3 years building my round up from doing it part-time to nearly a full round.  I do not want one person destroying all my hard work.

I suggest you ask for some written proof that you have made the visit and why you have done it.  I say this because as you are not actually reporting a crime, the person on the desk may be loathe to record it properly.  Of course it is possible that she may be about to attempt an insurance scam - though it's unlikely they would pay her because they normally insist on "forced or violent entry" before paying.  Leaving her door open wouldn't count as such - if indeed she did actually lose any jewellery at all.
If she really has been a victim of theft, I suppose it's possible to understand why she would be looking at anyone who was around about the time she noticed the items missing. I suppose it's also natural that she would look at any irregular visitors rather than invited guests/relatives.  If she really believed you had done the deed, I believe she would have already reported this to the police.  My hunch is that she suspects a friend/relative so has held back as she is unsure.
Of course, this assumes that a theft has taken place at all.  Maybe she is trying to scam.  Maybe she has alzheimers.  Maybe she is mentally ill.