Smartbutnot
New Member
I was caught shoplifting in a department store, however I had my reasons. I had shopped at the store earlier that day and purchased a total of $550 worth. I got home, and fell asleep, woke up excited to look at everything only to notice that 4 items were missing. I was quite upset and returned to the store where the associate said that she saw 2 of the 4 items on the counter which the lady who rung me out were just to return to shelf. However, the lady who rung me out did not provide me a receipt and the lady said I could not have any of the items without a receipt of my purchase. Frustrated I left the store and went into another department store to get my mind off of it. I then saw the same store inside a department store and decided that it just wasn't fair, went into the smaller version of the same store, took the 4 items which I had paid for with my money, and when walking out loss prevention lady walked me into the back room, treated me rudely, called the police, I was arrested. I only took what I purchased. I have never ever gotten in trouble with the law before. Not even so much as a speeding ticket. I am 21. A college student, and I tutor. What should I do? I have no evidence of the fact that I had purchased the items because the lady who rung me out did not give me a receipt. The Items totaled around $150, however I carry makeup around in my purse, and brushes too and the loss prevention lady presumed I stole those too when I firmly said that they were mine. So she counted it to be $235. I am really fruterated with the whole ordeal. I was never read my Miranda rights.
