Teenager Gets Accused By Roommate Of Stealing Her Belongings, Calls The Cops When Things Got Out Of Hand

"How do I even begin to handle this situation?"

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• September 19, 2023

Even if being wrongly accused feels like a slap in the face, the actual issue is much worse. Even if you are falsely accused of stealing, your future is at risk and you have to defend yourself.

The risks there includes exorbitant penalties, prison time, and problems obtaining accommodation and a job in the future. The last thing you want to do is do nothing and watch the process unfold.

You will be found guilty of theft as a result of this. You must make sure that your name is cleared, not only to safeguard yourself today but also in the future.

So it's important that one is aware of their legal rights as you have the right to remain silent even if you were wrongfully detained by the police. Though the OP was involved in the story of today, we don't know what really happened afterwards but let's get right into the details.

The OP moved in with her roommate, Devin, as she had cheap rent in a very convenient location near her campus in a nice house. Devin lives there by herself with just her cats, works nights as an RN at the local hospital, and sleeps all day, so it's like the OP has the place to herself.

One day, Devin waits up for the OP only to hand her an itemized list of things she thinks the OP stole from her and return them immediately. The OP said she never took them, and you can read the entire story below.

The OP writes

The OP and her roommate were never best friends, or anything like that, but they would do fun things together

All of this stuff aside from whatever sentimental value she has attached to it is completely worthless

The OP added an edit saying:

I did not want it to come to this, but I have called the police and they are on the way. I told them the facts, that Devin was drunk as hell, destroying the house while I was hiding in my room fearing for my safety and unable to peacefully make an exit.

And the comments from other redditors roll in...

She obviously has no proof so there's no way for her to pursue this

This redditor wants to know if the OP is doing okay now

That is not the point of not wanting her stuff stolen

She may even think the OP has been taking them

She told the OP she didn't want a lot of people over

The OP has had quite a day

This update posted by the OP later revealed the cause of Devin's behavior

It continues...

The OP was adviced to go get a lock for her door then invite her to sit down and let her know that she has reviewed the list. The OP should tell her that she's upset she would assume she would steal from her because she has never done so.

It might be that Devin misplaced them, so the OP can offer to assist her look for them. Drop your own advice in the comments below.

Maryjane