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Many shop lifters are thrill seekers more than anything else.
Indeed!
Oddest thing I think I've ever seen lifted was someone that stole a bottle of Hibicleanse, a medicated wash that leaves a red stain. They took the wash but left the empty bottle behind.
I think the OP is lucky the police weren't called. We call the police on almost all of our shoplifters, and we can usually back it up with videotape. Why risk your reputation, maybe a criminal record, over something as petty as shoplifting? Are people just not embarrassed by the stigma any more?
My daughter used to work at Nordstrom, and the shoplifting there is totally out of control. Nordstrom has a very liberal return policy, and that has caused certain "entrepreneurs" to create a very elaborate professional shoplifting ring. Some of the participants steal the merchandise and others return it for refunds. And it's the rest of us that end up paying for it as the retailers jack up the prices to cover their losses. I agree; the OP is very lucky that the police weren't called. And I am skeptical that this was her first time stealing. First time being caught, maybe.
And what was the reason? What was going on in your head when you were going out of the store with the goods? "I can't possibly afford these as we only make $130,000" ? Could you tell us what made you do that? Does your husband control all the finances? Just for the thrill? Was it the first time, really?
I bet it was just the first time NYC1 got caught, assuming she actually stole something. Wonder what her husband's reaction was.
And what was the reason? What was going on in your head when you were going out of the store with the goods? "I can't possibly afford these as we only make $130,000" ? Could you tell us what made you do that? Does your husband control all the finances? Just for the thrill? Was it the first time, really?
makes ya wonder don't it. I live just under the poverty level yet the only thing I ever stole was a few peices of bubble bum which my mother quickly marched my little tush right back to the store, appologize and pay for with my own money ( to a wee brat that was horror) not to forget the awarding punishment there after once we got back home again.
hi, i know this is a shame but i've been caught stealing at sephora worth up to $500 merchandise. i am 28 and i've never done this before. i did it 'cause i need to sell on ebay. anyway, will this go into my criminal record?
i got caught and they took my driver's license and jot down on the paper and they're sending the paper work to their lawyer.
then, after that, they gave me this civil demand notice letter and then, i was let go...
what happens after this? will i be going to court???
please helpppppppppppppppppppp
Did you think you weren't going to be caught or spotted in a place like Sephora? What were you thinking? oh yeah you weren't
My daughter and her little friend tried stealing lipgloss when they were like 8 and I was called to go pick her up from RITE AID imagine a big famous store like Sephora you weren't afraid?
Good Luck to you. If the cops didn't come they probably not going to file charges against you but most likely yes you would have to go to court and pay a fine if you can't afford to do that then you might have to go spent some time in jail.
c'mon now - jail time for stealing $500 from a private entity? - no thanks, i'd rather see community service where they can actually add some benefit instead of draining the tax base even further
as to the specific post at hand - it sounds like they are wanting to settle this at a civil level
they have a right for both a civil and criminal action - the fact they didn't call the police and you haven't been arrested for a crime is a key component
i'd definitely talk to a lawyer and cooperate with the store - if you can get out with just a civil penalty you are lucky - however, I would make sure that by agreeing to pay restitution that you are not admitting guilt and that the store waives the right for criminal prosecution
consider yourself lucky and don't be a thief - that way you wouldn't even have to worry about such dramatics
$500 worth of items is in some states a felony. Anything over a certain dollar amount is a felony, and it varies by state, and most of the laws were written when $500 or whatever the amount was a lot more money...
a lot of our laws for crime/punishment are pretty archaic
but that's cool, well just make some more prisons, keep adding expense and if all else fails cut some time off the sentences of murderers and rapists ........ at least then we can be tough on crime
i'd much rather see non-violent offenders, such as shoplifters, repay their debt to society instead of drain resources ........ put them to work, clean trash, paint over graffiti, publish their names in the paper, make it a long term commitment ....... but at least get something of value out of the expense
Shoplifting items with a value over $250 is a FELONY. Yes, this will have a criminal record once this goes to court.
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What were you thinking? oh yeah you weren't 
you weren't afraid? 