Hi there,

About 2.5 years ago i was arrested for shoplifting a shirt at JC Penney valued at 14.99. I was 18 years old and it was the worst thing I have done in my life. I am a straight A student and am graduating college this spring with a degree in fashion merchandising. At the time, I was suffering from depression/eating disorders and I don't know why I did what I did.

After a year of being convicted I got the case sealed in Ohio and I payed the civil demand. I am so scared that this act is going to haunt me as I am applying for retail related jobs.

I have read about theft databases on these threads and I was wondering if JC Penney submits to one and if I was entered if I would have received any notification? I have never gotten into trouble before or after this...this is causing me so much depression I can't even sleep or think I am so scared..even though it has been so long.