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I always make it a point to check my wallet before I head to work the next day. I realise sometimes my money goes missing like $10 bills. My mum recently lost her $50 bill. It can only be my sister as I am currently only living with her. She's 16. Is this normal? My parents does give her allowance. I asked her several times and she said no. Its very frustrating. Any tips to deal with this?
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi. I would not use the word normal but it is quite common and if a poll was done on how many people stole money because they wanted something, im sure the number would be staggering.
Just try a test. Count the exact amount of money you have the night before and write is down on a paper or take a phone photo and have your mum do the same. Leave the wallets in the same area as usual and check the next day.

If shes the only person in the house then youll have your answer.
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I will try your suggestions. I lock my room door now when ever I leave my room even to go to the bathroom. I only don't lock when she's not at home. The biggest clue is she's buying new clothes shoes that she can't afford on her monthly allowance
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13167 tn?1327194124
I'm not sure there's a need here to get a "proper confession".  It sounds like you know for sure money has been missing - it's not just a case where you kind of sense you had more money,  you counted it and knew for sure you had more several times.  

She's stealing your money.  I think you should proceed with that fact.  

BTW - it's pretty common for teenagers to steal money.  I'd hide it and let her know that you know she's been doing it instead of repeatedly asking her.
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1006035 tn?1485575897
Catch her red handed. I believe you can by dye powder and sprinkle it on your money. You could also just set up a camera. She can't deny that!
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I would tell her you seal you work off the money you took, that she has to say I am sorry an write a letter why its not good to take thing r not your. an if that doesn't work you might want to get her a DR. the problem can bigger with time
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yup i will try that. :) anyways that's what i've been doing but its hard to get a proper confession from my sister. Thank You the tips :)
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