You witness a coworker taking a small piece of station property, like a high-quality flashlight, and putting it in their personal vehicle. What should you do?

Question: You witness a coworker taking a small piece of station property, like a high-quality flashlight, and putting it in their personal vehicle. What should you do?

Answer options:

• Report the theft to the police immediately.
• Take something of equal value from the individual to teach them a lesson.
• Ignore it because the value of the item is very low. ✅ Privately mention to the coworker that you saw them take the item and suggest they return it.

Correct answer: Privately mention to the coworker that you saw them take the item and suggest they return it.

Explanation: While minor, theft of small items still constitutes a breach of integrity. The most professional immediate response is to address it directly with the individual to encourage accountability before escalating.