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  • 12-03-2015, 06:46 PM
    WCS 2016
    Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

    Almost two weeks ago I got caught shoplifting from Walmart. I know, but I was desperate. I went to the register and did not scan a car cover, but did scan other few groceries. I needed the car cover really bad, because I recently got a parking ticket no more than two days after my parking pass expired. It was for 30 dollars, and I had just recently paid school tuition and rent, so money was very tight/ non existent. I could have purchased another parking pass for 65 dollars or just wait 2 weeks until I could renew it for 35 dollars. I couldn't afford to get another parking ticket. And I thought that if I covered my car for two weeks, then that might hold of the tickets because I didn't think they would take off my car cover to see if I had a parking sticker on my windshield. I was already low on money, now I had to pay a 30 dollar parking ticket. So I was desperate, and made the stupid decision of not scanning the car cover at the self checkout on purpose. It was 22 dollars.

    Before I walked out, a LP officer stopped me and led me to the back room. I gave them my ID, phone number and address. I signed a paper. Also they told me to look up at one of the ceiling cameras for 5 seconds. They did not call the police and didn't ban me from the store, they just told me I couldn't be back that day. They also said that I "May or May not get something in the mail in two weeks. If I didn't, then I should call Walmart headquarters and ask them about the situation and what going to happen. I am hoping for just a fine, and that no police or any part of the law knows what happened. I am unfortunately on probation for fighting(long story/ self defense). So I cant have anyone know about this. I haven't stepped foot inside that store since then and probably never will.

    I have been so scared since then, and Im just praying that its just a fine between me and Walmart.

    What do you think will happen?
    what will/could come in the mail?
  • 12-04-2015, 09:13 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    If the store did not involve the police, but is instead only intending to send you a civil demand, odds are that's exactly what will happen.
  • 12-04-2015, 09:53 AM
    flyingron
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    You can almost be guaranteed that you will get a letter from Walmart's "lawyers" demanding the civil payment.
  • 12-04-2015, 12:34 PM
    WCS 2016
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    Do you think that anybody besides Walmart will be notified of this incident?...would it just be a civil demand letter(fine only between me and them)?
    I hope so.
  • 12-04-2015, 12:46 PM
    flyingron
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    Walmart may report to the NRTD. This information is only released to other retail members. I'd suspect you shouldn't try to get a job in retail for the next seven years (The NRTD is compliant with the FCRA and flushes after seven years).
  • 12-04-2015, 12:58 PM
    WCS 2016
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    Should I call 1800 Walmart if I don't get a letter? That's what they told me to do if I didn't get one in two weeks. They said that I might not get a letter, and if I don't then call the number and ask about my situation. I hated that they didn't answer all my questions and just told me to wait. Would it be wise to call the number?
  • 12-04-2015, 01:26 PM
    flyingron
    Re: Caught Shoplifting but the Police Were Not Called
    You're likely not going to get anywhere calling 800WALMART. If you get the letter, you get the letter. Walmart is under no obligation to put your criminal mind at ease.
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