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Hi all, I went primark yesterday and was about there for 2 hours, I had paid for a pair of boots, I paid for them, but then I stayed looking for some cosmetics, because they were small I put them in the primark bag, but I was really lost in my mind to the fact that I had to go home by 3 and also go to GAP, to change a hoodie, I totally forgot to pay and left the store with the eyebrow pencil, and eyelash glue still in my hand and left the store. I was stopped just a few seconds later and brought back to the shop.
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I was then taken into the detention room and found to have 20,50 goods still left to pay, the staff were really rude and did not let me explain me, argued the fact that I should have used the huge basket for just few things. I was also ready to pay for it, because I am not one of those person that would steal, I had good 30£ cash and a bank card with me, that had like 200£ in it. I did not see any reason for them to behave in that certain way. I then asked them politely is I just could remove one of the thing cause I picked it twice. The lady then refused to to let me pay for it, took my name and address *and was handed a RLP paper and told that I was getting a fine and if I couldn’t pay for it then I would call a certain number, because I am 17.*
I am really embarrassed by this fact that they told me to go home because all the stores will be informed about it. But then I did go to GAP and changed the hoodie, for which I was lost in my mind and stopped. But still I am concerned about the fact that I haven’t told my parents about it cause they will be really disappointed. I have been scared since and cannot sleep at night. I am really terrorised about it.
Ihave seen many posts saying that I should just ignore the letters, but I’m really confused about the fact that what should I do, I am willing to pay for an amount that is payable by me, but all the advice posts I have seen they recommend not to. I was wondering if this would be criminal act if I don’t pay for it. What should I do about it? Do I pay or not? If there is anyone that can help me out, please can you let me know ASAP. Thank you*
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I was then taken into the detention room and found to have 20,50 goods still left to pay, the staff were really rude and did not let me explain me, argued the fact that I should have used the huge basket for just few things. I was also ready to pay for it, because I am not one of those person that would steal, I had good 30£ cash and a bank card with me, that had like 200£ in it. I did not see any reason for them to behave in that certain way. I then asked them politely is I just could remove one of the thing cause I picked it twice. The lady then refused to to let me pay for it, took my name and address *and was handed a RLP paper and told that I was getting a fine and if I couldn’t pay for it then I would call a certain number, because I am 17.*
I am really embarrassed by this fact that they told me to go home because all the stores will be informed about it. But then I did go to GAP and changed the hoodie, for which I was lost in my mind and stopped. But still I am concerned about the fact that I haven’t told my parents about it cause they will be really disappointed. I have been scared since and cannot sleep at night. I am really terrorised about it.
Ihave seen many posts saying that I should just ignore the letters, but I’m really confused about the fact that what should I do, I am willing to pay for an amount that is payable by me, but all the advice posts I have seen they recommend not to. I was wondering if this would be criminal act if I don’t pay for it. What should I do about it? Do I pay or not? If there is anyone that can help me out, please can you let me know ASAP. Thank you*
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