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  1. #11
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    Default Re: Employee Retail Theft

    Isn't it possible that he *may* have been entered into the National Retail Theft Database by Target at this point, also?

    I would have him seeking work. When I had my case, the lawyer did advise (aside from bringing proof of paying the Civil Demand) that I also bring proof of seeking employment.

    As for his resume: Oh boy. Damned if you do, damned if you don't....If he lists it, they can call Target and learn what happened. On the other hand, many applications want you to explain ALL gaps in employment.....and if he lies "Unemployed, looking for work" and the new employer finds out...

    As someone stated, it may be taking a while to get charges filed because they may be checking into his Ebay account, which can take time. And may cross into Federal levels if he shipped stolen goods out of state.

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    Further thoughts:

    1) It is possible that the DA is 'building a case' in this matter. Only time will tell or perhaps further investigation. Could they get a warrant to search our house? Our son, 25, still lives at home.

    2) The other alternative I thought of after reading the comments here, is that Target, the Police (and/or the DA) don't have enough evidence to follow through with an arrest and trial. The 'case' may not be air tight. As I think back, our son and his co-workers were called into the office one at a time and asked to explain what had happened and what they had taken. Everything was based on that and, as the Target people stated, 'all we want is our stuff back.' There are no witnesses, no digital video of them taking anything.
    So perhaps the Police were there to provide the 'scare' element that was needed to ensure that the guys confessed and returned as much as possible? Nothing else is to be gained by prosecuting?

    All of this is speculation - and wishful thinking - I know, but I don't have anything else to do at this point. Waiting is rough - again its been since April 2nd.

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    Default Re: Employee Retail Theft

    And what makes you think that the lost prevention room isn't under constant video and audio recording?

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    And what makes you think that the lost prevention room isn't under constant video and audio recording?
    well, since it appears that Penn has one of the most restrictive laws concerning electronic surveillance laws in the country and it requires all party consent to do much of anything, I would hope the security guys would realize that them breaking the law in order to try to enforce the law is not a good idea.

    Just one of the applicable laws:


    § 5703. Interception, disclosure or use of wire, electronic or oral communications


    Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person is guilty of a felony of the third degree if he:

    (1) intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept any wire, electronic or oral communication;
    (2) intentionally discloses or endeavors to disclose to any other person the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication, or evidence derived therefrom, knowing or having reason to know that the information was obtained through the interception of a wire, electronic or oral communication; or
    (3) intentionally uses or endeavors to use the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication, or evidence derived therefrom, knowing or having reason to know, that the information was obtained through the interception of a wire, electronic or oral communication.

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