Shoplifting

[Ugd21]

I’m so ashamed of myself I was caught on cctv not paying for everything on self checkout my mental health has been shot and I just don’t know what’s wrong with me. I left 4 items maybe 5 in the trolly
2 weeks later police were at the door and I had a voluntary interview today. With solicitors. The office was perfectly nice and I admitted to it after being shown cctv.
once the interview was over that was it they said they will be in contact within a couple of days but I have no idea how it in what way?
I want to know basically what will happen to me now. I’m so worried I have two kids and a husband I’ve just made a huge mistake.

[Ugd21]

Des-8 ive seen you good advice do you have any for me?

[Ugd21]

des8 Sorry wrong tag!

[des8]

Not knowing the value of the goods (pretty small I guess!) nor the full circumstances one can't be certain o what might happen.

A lot depends on the attitude of the retailer , but I would guess at some sort of out of court resolution as detailed in the link:
https://foi.west-midlands.police.uk/...fting-OoCD.pdf

Most unlikely to proceed to court, but if it does for a first offence for less than £200 any sentence would be non custodial, e.g. community order &/or a fine
If a court appearance was by chance reported in the local papers don't worry about it. Today's headlines are tomorrow's wrapping for fish & chips and people soon forget

I trust your husband is supporting you
Good luck, take care and look to your family

[Ugd21]

des8 thank you so much. It was deffo less than £200 maybe not even £30 but me and the shop don’t know what it was! (I can’t honestly remember)

[des8]

I'm surprised the police even turned up!
Not the crime of the century so try not to worry too much

[Ugd21]

Thanks, easier said than done. I’m in full panic mode. What will happen if they don’t know the value of the stuff?

[des8]

If the value of the goods is unknown, why did you estimate at less than £30?

Did your solicitor suggest what the outcome might be?
He knows the full circumstances .. we don't

[Ugd21]

As I know I’d never pick anything up that would come to more than that. That’s all

[Ugd21]

Solicitor said that hoping for a out of court resolution

[des8]

Solicitor said that hoping for a out of court resolution

So cease worrying
Easier said than done, I know, but really don't think you have anything to really be concerned about.

[Ugd21]

des8 thought I’d update, I ended up with a community resolution, banned from the store and asked to donated to the stores charity which I have.
im still full of anxiety over other shops that I have done similar in finding out about me now though. I’ve stopped totally won’t do it again but in a bit of panic mode and constantly on edge about other past things. ☹️
im avoiding all shops like the plague atm

[Ugd21]

My mental health is in bits from the whole thing - I know self inflicted

[des8]

thanks for the update.

Not a bad outcome anyway.

Just try and put the whole matter behind yourself, and look after your family.
If you are really desperate it might be worth a visit to your GP.
She/he will have heard it all before and should be able to help you without being judgmental

good luck