Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Shoplifting in PA

[snowball72]

I live in Pa and was caught shop lifting at a local (dept. store). They followed me to my car and after I pulled out two men stood in front of my car and a women tapped my window asking me for the merchandise.

I showed her the bag of items I did purchase.

She asked for the jewelry and whatever I had in the two small boxes. I gave her the boxes and two of the jewelry items and she asked for the third.

She told me I had to follow her back into the store and her two guards came followed behind me. She took me to her office and I told her that I am under stress and that I shoplift when I am under stress.

I told her that I have a therapist and told her I am not on any medication than Pristiqu because me insurance will not cover medications that my doctors prescribes. She asked for my drivers license and took it to a back room. One of her goons stayed with me. She came back and said that it was up to me if I wanted to handle charges through the store with a civil demand or through the magistrate and that if I choose magistrate I would be found guilty and she would have to call the police.

Or I can do a civil demand where I get a letter, pay the damages and it doesn't go on my record. She asked me why I stole the items and seemed understanding enough. I told her that I came into the store only to get my mother fudge but got sidetracked looking in the auditorium.

i seen a few items that I would have like to purchase but had to put them back because I didn't have the money. My daughter and I took the escalator downstairs and started walking to the exit when clarisonic brushes caught my eye. So I picked up two of them. My daughter wondered off and I remember her saying she liked some bracelets so I picked up the ones she liked. We walked around a little, I put the items in my bag and we left. That's when I got busted. I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia, paranoia and stress induced shoplifting. She said call the number on the letter when I get it and tell them. They escorted me out of the store and that was that. She read me a letter but I never signed anything. I was just wondering what I should do?

 

[shrinkmaster]

Pay the civil demand and avoid possible long term serious consequences. You should also remove the name of the store from your post. You also told the LP WAY TOO much info

 

[Betty3]

If you pay the civil demand, they may not pursue any further.

 

[army judge]

I live in Pa and was caught shop lifting at a local (dept. store). They followed me to my car and after I pulled out two men stood in front of my car and a women tapped my window asking me for the merchandise.

I showed her the bag of items I did purchase.

She asked for the jewelry and whatever I had in the two small boxes. I gave her the boxes and two of the jewelry items and she asked for the third.

She told me I had to follow her back into the store and her two guards came followed behind me. She took me to her office and I told her that I am under stress and that I shoplift when I am under stress.

I told her that I have a therapist and told her I am not on any medication than Pristiqu because me insurance will not cover medications that my doctors prescribes. She asked for my drivers license and took it to a back room. One of her goons stayed with me. She came back and said that it was up to me if I wanted to handle charges through the store with a civil demand or through the magistrate and that if I choose magistrate I would be found guilty and she would have to call the police.

Or I can do a civil demand where I get a letter, pay the damages and it doesn't go on my record. She asked me why I stole the items and seemed understanding enough. I told her that I came into the store only to get my mother fudge but got sidetracked looking in the auditorium.

i seen a few items that I would have like to purchase but had to put them back because I didn't have the money. My daughter and I took the escalator downstairs and started walking to the exit when clarisonic brushes caught my eye. So I picked up two of them. My daughter wondered off and I remember her saying she liked some bracelets so I picked up the ones she liked. We walked around a little, I put the items in my bag and we left. That's when I got busted. I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia, paranoia and stress induced shoplifting. She said call the number on the letter when I get it and tell them. They escorted me out of the store and that was that. She read me a letter but I never signed anything. I was just wondering what I should do?

First of all, you talk too much.

Just because you're asked a question, you aren't required to answer.

In the future, politely decline. Or, just stare at the wall, floor, or table, but you are not required to say anything.

Alternatively, other than name, date if birth, address, you can say, no comment.

STOP TALKING, YAMMERING, STAMMERING, TELLING YOUR PROTECTED MEDICAL INFORMATION, AND YOUR WHOLE DAMN LIFE STORY!!!

Also, I'd STOP STEALING, THINKING ABOUT STEALING, GOING AROND THINGS THAT CAN BE STOLEN, ETC...

If you have agoraphobia, avoid crowds and strangers, stay home, if that helps you STOP STEALING.

Finally, one more time: STOP BLABBING, simply say, no comment, and keep saying it.