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    Cutting straight to the point, my partner and I stole a £19.99 baby tree from outside a well known shop yesterday. He was seen picking it up by 2 members of staff and watched me follow him. ( one member of staff then told the whole store as soon as she could). The cctv pointing outside ,from inside the store, obviously caught it too. Thing is, it happened so fast, having a laugh about it and pretending to egg each other on. I followed him and panicked, got in our van and drive away. Partially in shock. We get home, have a massive argument and I called the store. Did I mention I worked in this store for the last 4 years!! ( left last sept) So i know everyone who works there very well.
    I explain to the male member of staff that saw, who I WAS very good friends with what happened. He said come back tmrw morning and pay for it though did say he'd have to pass it on to management. I was expecting that So it went as well as it could.
    So today, I didn't go. I couldn't do it. Not slept all night/day today. even now ( and no one could make me feel worse than I do.) My emotions have been all over the place. Had a panic attack through stress, embarrassment of seeing all those people who knew what happened. I've been in bits and never done anything like this before. Ever.
    I then get the manager call me. Straight to the point as I thought. 12 month ban. (Expected.) I said I'd spoken to the other staff member last night and i offered to pay for it or I could bring it back or both and what happened and why. Apologised for our stupid behaviour.
    He told me it doesn't work like that any more and it would go to civil recovery. Even if I brought it back AND paid for it. I've also just started a new job in retail and we may be put on some retail register?? Will my new employers see this???
    I really need advice. I thought if i spoke to him it wouldn't go any further. ( 4 years working together means nothing.) and the fact I called them up when i got home to sort it out. One mess up. Yea it's not a tiny one and he has to do his job but there you go.
    Anyone have any advice or dealt with civil recovery before. We're happy to pay for what we done but we are on a low income and I'm expecting a really big fine through the post and losing my new job.
    Can I take it back to the shop when they're closed and give it to the night staff with
    Our names on it and maybe the £20 too?? Take pics as proof.
    I don't know what to do for the best.
    What's the letter that I'm going to receive be like? Will it be a big fine?
    Any advice greatfully received.
    Thank you.
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    Re: Shoplifting with a twist

    tagging [MENTION=39710]des8[/MENTION] [MENTION=2]Celestine[/MENTION]

    please try not to worry too much for now [MENTION=101389]Humiliated.com[/MENTION] ... you'll get lots of support from us here on LB xx
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    • #3
      Re: Shoplifting with a twist

      Thanks. 👍

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      • #4
        Re: Shoplifting with a twist

        Hi and welcome

        So having taken the tree for a "laugh" you phoned the store and told them you would return it BEFORE they contacted you?
        If so, and as long as you do return it there is no theft, as you did not intend to keep the item.
        Not only that, you will probably feel better for having returned it!
        No need to give them a donation!

        Regarding the civil recovery letter you will receive, just ignore it!
        Depending on the firm they will be requesting payment of something in the order of £150.
        It is not a fine.
        In the UK fines are imposed by the courts, not jumped up private companies who like to play as judge and jury.
        They will try and bamboozle you with all sorts of legalese explanations about how you have cost their client, and you must now repay that money.
        You don't have to do any such thing.
        All you need to do is ignore their begging letters.
        Writing to them only causes them to think you are vulnerable and have been "hooked" . So just ignore.

        There are plenty of similar threads on here (just search for Retail Loss Prevention) and you'll see that it never goes further that a few threatening letters.

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        • #5
          Re: Shoplifting with a twist

          Ok. It's been returned this eve so I'm going to try and ignore all the letters. Thank you very much for your advice.

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            Re: Shoplifting with a twist

            Oh, will we go on this retail list of offenders as I am worried my new employer will see it.

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            • #7
              Re: Shoplifting with a twist

              Originally posted by Humiliated.com View Post
              Oh, will we go on this retail list of offenders as I am worried my new employer will see it.
              I very much doubt that your new employer will see anything to do with this ... it would be a breach of DPA if the shop security firm kept your details on file/passed them on to another store xx
              Debt is like any other trap, easy enough to get into, but hard enough to get out of.

              It doesn't matter where your journey begins, so long as you begin it...

              recte agens confido

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              But please include a link to your thread so I know who you are.

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                Originally posted by Humiliated.com View Post
                Oh, will we go on this retail list of offenders as I am worried my new employer will see it.
                But your not an offender, although the lark may have been in doubtful taste!

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                  Re: Shoplifting with a twist

                  Thats for sure! Apparently it's a national dishonesty register. I need to find out more about it and hope for the best.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Shoplifting with a twist

                    Ive had a look and its rubbish. So we'll put this down to absolute stupidity and carry on with my life. Thanks again everyone. ☺

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                    • #11
                      Re: Shoplifting with a twist

                      Originally posted by Humiliated.com View Post
                      Apparently it's a national dishonesty register.
                      like this?? (sorry lol) xx
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                      Debt is like any other trap, easy enough to get into, but hard enough to get out of.

                      It doesn't matter where your journey begins, so long as you begin it...

                      recte agens confido

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                      Any advice I provide is given without liability, if you are unsure please seek professional legal guidance.

                      I can be emailed if you need my help loading pictures/documents to your thread. My email address is Kati@legalbeagles.info
                      But please include a link to your thread so I know who you are.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Shoplifting with a twist

                        I can't see how I open your attachment.

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                        • #13
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                          The most important is you see your deed as wrong and you did a way to make it right.

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                          • #14
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                            Not "wrong", in there was no intention to steal. Just inappropriate

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                            • #15
                              Re: Shoplifting with a twist

                              Originally posted by Kati View Post
                              like this?? (sorry lol) xx
                              Ha haa, I've got that on the rear bumper of my car

                              Humilated - try not to worry about this - think it's given you enough of a shock and worry for you to not go along with it if your partner does anything that stupid again. You've made good now and did the right thing returning the tree Let us know when/if the first letter arrives if it worries you at all.
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