Add Comment Question: fired for theft- took a mattress out on a friday with the intent to pay for order on the monday? in meantime they had video cameras filming me and lead hand. He was taking out an order as well. but he only paid for a boxspring but took a mattress as well. Im on video seen helping him..but in meantime it was so busy at work mon,tues, wed that i had forgotten about paying for order. When they see me in video helping lead hand they figure that I'm in on it! Answer: Unfortunately, taking something without paying for it is theft, even if you had other intentions. You can be fired for cause. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.