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  • #16
    Re: Shoplifting help?

    Originally posted by WelshDoll View Post
    I was in tescos today ... I have two children and had no money, I had already gone two days without myself eating! Exhausted and starving ... I felt I had to get food so I started putting stuff in my bag and walked out of the store praying I'd get away with it! I admit I shouldn't steal and this is the first time ever .... I have no criminal record. The security were very aggressive to me which I understand but I was so scared, apparently the shopping came to approx. £100, all food no luxury items expect washing tablets!
    They asked me my side of the story and I lied as I was scared and ashamed, I told them I meant to pay but just forgot ... The security were having none of it so they then called the police, who came very fast. He checked the footage and said he believed me as I have never committed any crime and was over 35+, tescos took my photo and banned me for a year and then made me read a letter about recovering losses. I didn't sign anything and I offered to pay the money for the shop (my rent and electric money) but tescos wouldn't have it! Then after I was led out the policeman said I had to fill in this form, but when he went to get it he said he didn't have it on him and would post it. So I need help please:

    1. Have I got a criminal record now?
    2. Do I go to court or something?
    3. They mentioned RLB what is it exactly and do I have to pay it?

    I am so scared and terrified, I have no money and NEEDED FOOD. I wanted my kids to have some nice food items like yogurt, chocolate (2X small bar of milky bar) and some fresh vegetables. I was wrong what I did but this is day three without food for me the kids food is running low too. What do I do now? Will social services get involved? Will I get a criminal record and be unable to get a job? I am a trained nursery teacher and I am trying to get a job so desperately if I have a criminal record I don't think I'll be hired.
    I am really sorry but mainly as I have nothing to eat and the kids haven't had anything special (sweets) in ages. It's strange but when I was in the room I just felt numb, I DID protest my innocence even though I know I was guilty but I was scared. I think the policeman took pity on me, he was really nice not like security. I am sorry if I have dragged this letter out but I have nobody to talk to and now it's school break my kids are not going to have a decent meal (they have free dinners at school), I feel like a failure and I have nobody to help me and I can't afford a lawyer. Honestly I am so hungry and tired as the hunger wakes me at night, I often go without food so this is common for me but I am just numb inside and I feel so mental and physically low, I am not sure I want to keep living if it wasn't for the kids I would have ended it now.
    Please advise me, thank you

    I have had a letter in the post today from dfw? Can anyone tell me if I still don't have to pay?

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    • #17
      Re: Shoplifting help?

      P.S.
      I have a picture of the letter but don't know how to add it?

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      • #18
        Re: Shoplifting help?

        Originally posted by WelshDoll View Post
        I have had a letter in the post today from dfw? Can anyone tell me if I still don't have to pay?
        nope it's what we like to call a speculative invoice (begging letter) and can be put to better use as hamster bedding

        Originally posted by WelshDoll View Post
        P.S.
        I have a picture of the letter but don't know how to add it?
        you could email it to me (see my signature for the email address) and I'll redact and post up for you??
        Debt is like any other trap, easy enough to get into, but hard enough to get out of.

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        • #19
          Re: Shoplifting help?

          Hi there.
          You are quite safe to ignore DWF letters.
          They operate in much the same way as RLP (who were mentioned earlier in your thread)
          IMO they are lowlife who try to operate their own form of justice.

          More importantly I hope you managed to obtain support suggested in earlier postings, and that you and your children are in an improved position.

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          • #20
            Re: Shoplifting help?

            I am in a better position now thanks to all your help, I contacted many links that were provided and I have been to the food bank! So fingers crossed things are looking up!
            SO A BIG THANKS!!!!!
            P.s. Kati I sent you the pic of letter so please let me know if you get it as my email isn't showing it? thanks again X

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            • #21
              Re: Shoplifting help?

              Originally posted by WelshDoll View Post
              P.s. Kati I sent you the pic of letter so please let me know if you get it as my email isn't showing it? thanks again X
              got it xx

              - - - Updated - - -

              nothing to worry about here [MENTION=102262]WelshDoll[/MENTION] ... it's just a typical letter 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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              But please include a link to your thread so I know who you are.

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              • #22
                Re: Shoplifting help?

                flush it after use?

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                • #23
                  Re: Shoplifting help?

                  ....
                  Attached Files
                  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

                  ~~~~~

                  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.

                  Specialist advice can be sought via our sister site JustBeagle

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                  • #24
                    Re: Shoplifting help?

                    Brilliant piece of b******t from a solicitor!
                    Fancy claiming as a loss , goods that were recovered!
                    Barstewards trying to scare the vulnerable yet again.
                    Ignore them!!!

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                    • #25
                      Re: Shoplifting help?

                      So have Tesco's stopped using RLP you reckon ? or am I a bit behind the times....
                      #staysafestayhome

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                      • #26
                        Re: Shoplifting help?

                        I've noted that on other forums posters are saying the staff at Tesco have been saying they will get letters from RLP, but when they arrive the letter is from DWF.
                        I think it was towards the end of last year that T changed allegiance to DWF.
                        Perhaps they think a letter from proper solicitors will be scarier

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