My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida
My brother had gone into a Lowes and managed to get a "store credit" card in the amount of 324$. They had taken his ID and he said himself that they used code to identify a theft in progress over the loud speaker. The cashier gave him the card and he walked out the front door. He didn't run, however he managed to dodge the security guard who may have chosen to apprehend him after leaving but he's not sure. He said the man walked towards him but didn't run. He suspects the man tried to get a description of the vehicle instead. The ID he used was a NY state ID, however he was just issued a FL state ID nearly a month ago. Obviously he's terrified.
Side note: He's not a minor nor does he have any criminal past.
What I'd like to know is:
Should he call the store and offer to return the card? Or apologize over the phone and request that they cancel the card's ability to be used? Because they are able to disable the card so that its no longer valid or usable. He did not leave with any merchandise aside from that. I'm not sure if I should recommend that he try to contact the store. I'm sure they will discover his address in FL using the same information and try to apprehend him that way. Either that or find his address and mail him a court appearance date. What are the odds that they merely just ban him from the store and fore-go opting for an arrest since he will be perceived to be out of state at first?
Please weigh in. He has no previous criminal records at all. He will do anything to avoid any type of trouble if possible. He tried something stupid and of course regrets every second of the act now that its too late. Mind you, this just happened today. The sooner advice is given, the sooner I can pass it on.
Thank you

