The narrator shares stories of juvenile thieves from their school days. The first story is about a boy who stole a PSP lid from a classmate and tried to pass it off as his own after claiming his lid had broken. He was caught when the stolen lid matched the exact model and color of the original owner's.
The second story is about a student who regularly stole pizzas from the school cafeteria by distracting the barmaid. He started small but gained confidence and eventually stole five pizzas at once, getting caught by the high school students on duty.
The third story is about a student from a higher class who was a bully and a thief. He stole money from his classmates' jackets in the locker room, using his own jacket as cover. He was caught by a group of students who set a trap for him, and his thefts were exposed.
The narrator concludes by saying that stealing is a bad habit that will eventually lead to getting caught. He notes that thieves will become bolder and more careless, increasing the chances of getting caught.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator's school year had many cases of juveniles stealing from each other.
2. The stolen items included candy, money, and equipment like mobile phones.
3. The narrator had a new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone.
4. The narrator compared prices for the same smartphone model on an e-catalog and found a trusted store with a lower price.
5. In the fifth grade, the narrator's classmates didn't have Android tablets, smartphones, or iPhones.
6. The most popular toy among schoolchildren at that time was the PSP.
7. The PSP cost around 10,000 rubles, a decent amount at that time.
8. One classmate's PSP lid broke, and he decided to steal a replacement from another classmate.
9. The thief was caught when he showed up with a new lid the next day.
10. The narrator's school had a problem with food theft in the canteen.
11. One student was caught stealing pizza from the counter while the barmaid wasn't looking.
12. The student was caught by high school students on duty and was forced to return the pizzas.
13. The student's parents were called to school, and he didn't show up for a few lessons.
14. Another student from a higher class was caught stealing money from his classmates' jackets in the locker room.
15. The thief was caught by his classmates, who had been suspicious of his behavior.
16. The school installed cameras in the locker rooms to prevent future thefts.
17. The narrator believes that thieves will eventually get caught and that it's not worth the risk.
Note that some of the facts are related to specific stories or anecdotes, while others are more general statements about the narrator's school or experiences.