My son has been asking me for these toy trains for several weeks but I just can't afford them. I wandered into a toy store today, picked out a box and couldn't resist the temptation of stuffing the trains inside it. I did it in the back of the store were there was no one around and no cameras. When I got to the register, the cashier got suspicious because the box look tampered with so she started to open it up. I panicked and said I left my wallet in my car, and jogged out of there. No one followed me out but I drove away quickly.
On the way home I realized how shameful it would have been to have gotten caught, and that I could have done other things to earn extra money instead of stealing. I am still shaking right now, I am scared because I have been in there several times before and used my debit card to purchase things. Was this still considered shoplifting even though I didn't leave the store with anything, or is it considered vandalism? Will they call the police and have them come search my home? Thanks for any advisement.
Jay in California

