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    Default First Time Getting Caught Shoplifting but Was Not Arrested

    I was caught shoplifting about 30 dollars worth of food from Walmart in Illinois today and I wasn't arrested and the cops never even came but I was told they contacted the police though. All the security officer said was that I would have to pay a civil recovery fee or something like that. Also my girlfriend was there with me but she didn't actually steal or even touch anything I took so will she also have to pay one of those fines and since I wasn't arrested and the cops didn't even show up can I still be sued or charged in court?

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    Default Re: First Time Getting Caught Shoplifting and Was Not Arrested

    Was your girlfriend processed by Walmart LP? In other words, did they take her information and picture or ask her to sign any forms? If so, she can expect a civil demand as they believed her to be a participant.

    The fact the police did not come and arrest you on the spot doesn't preclude an arrest or warrant occurring later. It also has absolutely zero to do with whether you will be sued or not, which is a civil matter that doesn't involve the police. Pay the civil demand when it comes and you have no worries about a lawsuit.

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