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    Default Caught Shoplifting and Ran

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: CA

    My boyfriend, lacking any good judgment and being really idiotic, decided to shoplift at Metropark (high middle tier clothing store) with my backpack. Apparently he was able to get out but left my bag in the store with all my belongings and ID. Not exactly sure what happened... but my bag is in the store.

    I was wondering what I should do? I am really confused. I do not want to turn in my boyfriend in but I also want my bag and belongings back. Will they contact me? Can I just go in and demand my bag back without revealing his identity?

    Please help. Thank you in advance.

    added details:

    apprently the item he was stealing was in the bag and cost around $180.

    Not sure if that detail is needed.

    Please let me know if there is other info you need.

    Thanks again.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting and Ran

    Can I just go in and demand my bag back without revealing his identity?
    Sure. And they can laugh at you, tell you No, detain you, call the police and have you arrested for shoplifting. They've heard the "but it wasn't me, my friend/boyfriend was using my bag and it has my ID in it!" a million times, and even when it's true, they don't put any stock in that.

    One way or another, you're going to have to rat your boyfriend out, unless you're foolish enough to take the fall for him.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting and Ran

    If you weren't in the store, you're not going to be arrested for shoplifting. Security cameras will work in your favor, if that's the case. I'd suggest you have your boyfriend talk with an attorney and get it worked out. He's going to be the one with problem...not you.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting and Ran

    so there actually was a copy of his id in my bag and the police called me.

    What charges is he likely to face?

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting and Ran

    shoplifting, like you said

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting and Ran

    Your bf panicked. Tell him to turn himself in to the police. Go with him for support. He will most likely be fined & receive probation unless hes been busted before. Keep us (me) updated.

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