Salvation Army Forgoes Background Checks Despite Alleged Theft

The Salvation Army says allegations against a bell ringer won't change how they do business this time of year.

Sean Sayers, 33, was arrested this week for allegedly stealing Christmas ornaments from the Wal-Mart where he was working outside as a bell ringer, a violation of his probation on a previous case.

"It always makes me sad," said Major Richard Hartman of the Salvation Army about the Anderson case. "I wish we could introduce them to Jesus and let them know that God can change their lives. You don't have to steal."