A woman in Luleå has lost her job after stealing toilet paper, paper towel rolls, and gloves from her workplace's cleaning storage. The theft was valued at a couple of hundred kronor. The case highlights the boundaries of what constitutes theft at work.
According to an article in Dagens Nyheter, a woman in Luleå stole some paper towel rolls, toilet paper, and a pair of gloves from the cleaning storage at her workplace. The value of the stolen items amounted to a couple of hundred kronor. As a result of the theft, the woman lost her job.
The article, published on October 26, 2025, discusses what it takes to be considered a thief at work. It emphasizes that even petty thefts from the workplace can lead to dismissal. No further details about the woman, the company, or the exact timeline of the incident are provided in the source.
The case illustrates how employers handle suspected theft, even when the value is low. DN's account underscores the importance of clear rules regarding property at the workplace.