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I Got Caught Shoplifting
I got caught shoplifting at an Urban Outfitters two weeks ago with a friend. I had gotten caught with one shirt and she had over $150 worth of things. All they did to me was ask for my ID (I gave them my school ID because I'm only 15) to get my name and they asked for my address. I told the worker an accurate address, but I guess my voice had been trembling because she wrote down something extremely different. I didn't know whether I should have corrected her or not, so I didn't.
They took my friend to the back room and called the cops/got all her information and stuff, but they told me I could go because I didn't take enough things to need assistance from the cops. The only information they have on file of me is my name, a fake address, and possibly my school from my ID.
Yesterday, my friend said she got a civil demand for $500 dollars and now I'm freaking out. She said they hadn't said anything to her about sending her a civil demand and they didn't say anything to me, either, so I'm worried that they did send one and it won't reach me because they don't have my correct address. What do I do? What will happen if I don't pay? What's the best way to go about this situation right now?
I'm aware that I shouldn't have stolen and it was my first time doing so. There is really no use in lecturing me right now because I've heard enough of it already. Thanks in advance.
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They have your name, and school, and so thats all they need to contact you really.
The cops can show up at your school, ask to see you, its that easy.
If you were served with a civil demand, and you didnt pay, they can take you to court to pay it. I think the best thing, is to ring the court, and confirm the right address. Granted you may get into more trouble, but you will get into even more trouble if you have to go to court.
The chances are however, that you will not need to pay anything, because they let you go. However, they can send you a civil demand, even if a criminal prosecution has not been made against you by the police. Also, if you ignore the letters, whatever your excuse, the fine will get higher and higher.
Best thing is to ring the store, explain that you havnt recieved any letters like your friend has, and just wanted to confirm the address they had. It really is the right thing to do.
Hope i helped :)
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