As a note, I just made a burglary case against a guy who had come into the local WalMart previously and they suspected of shoplifting. A diligent employee found proof of criminal activity via tape and transactions and we sent it to the DA this morning.
Yes, they CAN make a criminal case on the tape.
Time to turn from this life of crime. A conviction for theft is a crime of moral turpitude and would make employment difficult for you ... time to straighten up before you DO get caught.

