RLP - pls help, advice ?

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I was recently caught shoplifting - a stupid impulsive decision which I obviously really regret. The guards were nice enough, banned me for 3 months but...they also said I’d be sent a letter and a fine by rlp, but I literally would not be able to afford whatever they’d want - I’ve seen people being fined up to £250 :/ I’ve read on other threads to just ignore the letters if they come, will they definitely give up? I’m 19 and I really can’t tell my parents this or even ask for their help. If I ignore rlp can the store itself take action against me? The item was given back in saleable condition, I’m just really anxious about this now. How long do the letters even take to come? I’ve barely got enough money to get through the rest of the year, I really appreciate the help

[des8]

NOT A FINE... just an invoice for invented losses which you should ignore.
RLP can't initiate court action, although technically the shop can
However they won't as they have lost nothing and so have nothing to claim.

As to when the first letter will arrive ... sometimes it's within days, other times 6 weeks later.
Probably depends on how quickly the store pass over your details.

Stop fretting about it and just ignore their letters.
If you engage with them they redouble their efforts to part you from your money!

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Also, im moving out next year so the letters will most likely be returned to the sender if they’re still coming - will that affect anything?Â*

[des8]

No, altho' you may be concerned your parents will inadvertently open one of the letters.
You could have your post redirected by the post office https://www.royalmail.com/personal/r...il/redirection

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Thank you for your help, just one more question but it’s not really about rlp so I understand if you can’t answer. If in the future I wanted a job at that retail branch, but in a different place or something, would I be able to? They took my N.I number so I’m worried they’ll just keep it on record for all their stores and just refuse me a job there - I’m a student so it’s possible I’ll apply there at a different location. Thanks for any information regarding this

[des8]

RLP may keep the Data for up to 6 years, but whether or not they do I don't know.
Similar time limits would apply to the store.