We’re a small company, and in the kitchen there’s always tea, coffee, sugar, and creamer. If you need office supplies, you can go to the storage room and take what you need.

But I’ve noticed that a coworker often leaves with a jar of coffee, a pack of sugar, or even a pack of printer paper in his backpack. Should I tell my boss about it, or is it none of my business?

Thanks for the advice.

  • This is something that you should take to your supervisor. You don't need to put yourself into a position of warning the person. If it continues and... you are aware of it, and failed to report it, you can be terminated for cause. Taking those items is technically theft.  more

  • I think you should first get to that person before any other person and if does not listen to its when you will get to any other person be careful not... let yourself lose your intergrity  more

  • Talk to the guy first and try to convince him to stop

  • Have you tried to approach them one on one and find out why?

  • Should you tell your boss? Can't you think of a more subtle way of raising awareness of the situation without saying so out loud?