I really had no idea why I shoplifted...?
821289
You will get though this and over this. Just keep this in mind as you go through more embarassing and painful moments during the next few days or weeks as this episode winds down.\n\nYou already show some understanding of your problem, believe it or not! The psychologist can help you sort through the rest.\n\nBe glad your parents can keep you out of the system. Poor kids get treated like real criminals from the get go. Use this relatively free pass to learn more about yourself, and how to stay of trouble!\n\nGood luck!!\n\nP.S. Every teen either takes something from a store, or thinks seriously about it! Almost all stop this behavior. Maybe it's because shopping is a little like hunting and there's an instinct to bag some game.
534161
Call your bank, and have them check any checking accounts, or credit cards you have.  They should have a record that you can see any transactions you did not make.  The faster you go to the bank the faster this can be determined.  After that they should be able to give you more professional advice on what to do about the situation if you find it to be true.  \n\nAlso notify the police, and put a fraud alert on your credit report (again the bank can help with that) .
1172694
WHAT?????? There is something someone is not telling me about them? Did they commit a crime or something?????
855782
I empathise with you.\n\nJust tell yourself that to err is human. You saw something and the evil, hidden inside you in the form of greed took over you and a moment of weakness made you steal something.\n\nThank God that you got caught. Otherwise the 'success' would have emboldened you to carry out bigger (mis)adventures and who knows, you might actually have landed behind bars / got shot.\n\nMake a resolve. That henceforth in life, your hard earned money is what you will strive to aim for. Once you are clear in your heart, you will be free of all guilt and shame and emerge a confident and deserving human being.\n\nAll the best. May God Bless You.
691537
If contraband was found during a search....you or the person who was in the home or vehicle should have been charged and arrested then....\n\nWhat was the reason for the search? Was a search warrant issued at the time by a judge? Did the police tell you that they had found what they were looking for in your immediate area?\n\nThis story sounds a little iffy....Give more input and maybe I can give you an opion....\n\nTechnically...if you were not arrested at the time of the search..you can go wherever you want.....you were not arrested at the time....and the police did not tell you not to leave town....
55378
This day and time, you'd think that honesty would'nt be a factor. But I lost $400.00 and it was money I needed desperately. I had a small coin purse which had fallen out in a department store. I did'nt have any identification in it. So I said good-bye to it. Only because $400.00 is alot of money with No identification and I knew I was'nt the only person with desperate needs. But a 15 year  old boy found it and returned it. My heart went out to him and to his parents for bringing him up so well. I needed the money but I went ahead and gave him $40.00. He refused the money. I would never spend money I did'nt earn or was given. My conscience would'nt allow it. They say what goes around comes around. I was happy it was returned to me. And anyone would feel the same. At least try to find the owner. Giving it back will be reward enough you'll see.
723722
You scofflaw!\nOK the WORST thing is that you get charged with a crime. Theft by fraud (bad check) is a crime. \nReality: don't worry about it. \nAmount was too small and time was long ago, statute of limitations may have already run.\nIf the store turned over your debt to collections, it probably would have shown up by now On your credit report.\n\nHowever, you did steal from that store. Find out if they are still in buisness (God forbid your theft drove them under) and send them a note and the $. Get it off your guilty mind.\n\nAlthough I would not send another check.
101095
anytime you take something that isn't yours or take something that you didn't pay for well then thats stealing no matter what the unusual circumstances are.  just because someone else broke the glass and started the robbery, you are still a accomplice cause you jumped in and took part.  it's called an accessory .....charged with possession of stolen property or maybe recieving stolen property.  any way you look at it...it would be smarter for you not to get involved with things of this nature.  try making better choices,  your future depends on it.  GOOD LUCK!
595432
The names not on the receipt?  If you bought it online, call your bank or check your statements.\n\nIf you paid cash, and don't remember, that's stinks.
179531
if I'm not mistaken, petty theft/misdemeanor retail theft (a.k.a. shoplifting) is a class "C" misdemeanor, in which case the "suspect" be fined as much as $1500; in this case it would provably be less than that because of the low value of the item. In more serious offences a 30 day jail sentence may also be given in addition to the fine. How tough the sentence is rests largely on how favorable the judge that tries the case is. If it's their first offence, the judge is most likely to grant probation.
454169
Shoplifting. If it looked easy (no security tags or easy to conceal) I would just take it. The biggest stores are the easiest. The trick is NOT to be sneaky. Ask for help, talk to the associates, be friendly. You will be the last person they will suspect. I mean I've gotten designer shirts, umbrellas ( I just walk out with them like they're mine), name-brand socks, costume jewelry...I stopped because of my conscious. It's kind of stressful too, you always have to wonder "what if?"
41024
please be careful always get money up front if u are shipping something to them.....if u cannot get help either contact your local police or the fbi in the matter....get any info u can.......
472656
"Anybody could've stole them."\n\nThat's what the police are going to tell you.\n\nAt least now you know that there's a chance that your neighbors are untrustworthy.\n\nI suggest you find another way or time to dry your laundry.
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That is terrible, I feel badly for you.  I think that the person or people who stole it will get back what they deserve in time.  I will pray for them though, that they somehow learn to be better people for it someday.  I am; praying for you too.  Thank God and ask God to bring you another car.  Believe with all your heart that God will answer your prayer and it will be answered.\n\nLove, light and blessings to you! :)
755469
No this does not mean you are racist.\nI wish more people would report on people thieving from shops, it is not a victim-less crime.\nProbably he was released because\na, the police couldn't be bothered with all the paperwork.\nb, The store keepers were not prepared to give evidence against him, for whatever reason.\nc, there wasn't enough evidence, he simply denied he had taken anything, and no-one would give evidence to the contrary.\nd, However you say he was cautioned, this suggests his guilt. If he was cautioned, chances are the police requested the store to allow a caution. A record of the caution will remain with the police, and can be used to charge him if he does similar again.\nThanks to you he never got away with it, and he never got away with the chocolate fingers either. A caution in this case may have been the best crime prevention action.
916283
i know you are scared just last year i was picked up for shoplifting i pleaded guilty because i really had no other choice  they caught me with the items i had over $200dollars worth of things i got off with 2 days of community service and a $90dollar fine. so i hope it all goes well or you.
975447
Hello,\n\nYou should contact the store and ask if they can provide you with receipts for purchases during this time period.\n\nIf the purchases were not made by you, but money has been taken from your card to fund purchases; then you should get on to your account provider and explain the situation (as your card may have been cloned or details stolen).\n\nThanks