Price Tag Swap

[Scns]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: A friend & I wouldn't consider this shoplifting but we were inside a department store and we changed the price tag of the shirt from $24 to a $5 we managed to buy three shirts however we had to go up stairs far away from the clothing department . However we went to get two more and as we were paying for the item the people at the cashier switched and there was an undercover cop she didn't say anything to him but he was studying my face. I said its fine I don't need the item and then happy holidays as I walked out I realized he was following us. So it's obvious they caught on but he didn't manage to find either of us my worries is what will be my penalty I'm not that far from 18 and I don't want to get banned this was the first time I ever did such a thing and I wouldn't ever do it again I was also on camera but I never looked directly at it or did anything it was my friend who did the swap. Please help me and happy thanks giving everyone

[mmmagique]

What stte are you in.

And WHY wouldn't you consider this shoplifting?

[Security Consultant]

It is Retail Theft.

[Scns]

What should I do though
I already decided not to go back for the next three months or so

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I didn't think It was because I never done such a thing and it's in New York macys

[aardvarc]

What should I do though

You should STOP stealing, and stay OUT of Macy's. For good, on both counts.

[Scns]

First and last time and I guess I shouldn't have done it in a store I've gone to all my life but if I don't go I'll be fine right ? Thank you

[flyingron]

Stop stealing. This is not the "how do I justify breaking the law and stealing from people forum."

[Scns]

Stop stealing. This is not the "how do I justify breaking the law and stealing from people forum."

I will I just want to be sure if I'm good or not I'll just settle for shopping online from now on so I can refrain from doing such stupidity

[PandorasBox]

They have your image on camera, I can promise you that. And I can promise you that every Macy's in the country has that image on their computers. Oh...and there is Facial Recognition software in a lot of stores, so don't step foot into Macy's for a few years.

And yes, it is always possible for a cop to come knocking on your door.

[Scns]

They have your image on camera, I can promise you that. And I can promise you that every Macy's in the country has that image on their computers. Oh...and there is Facial Recognition software in a lot of stores, so don't step foot into Macy's for a few years.

And yes, it is always possible for a cop to come knocking on your door.

Do you know any way I can possibly get out of this whole predicament