Hey, okay so I got caught shoplifting at target. I decided to put makeup in my b

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   Jessy9465posted 11 years ago

   Hey, okay so I got caught shoplifting at target. I decided to put makeup in my bag then I went to
   
   
   
   Clothing section and pikk out some items to try them out. Then suddenly a security comes at me and ask if I need help with the makeup. I replyed no. Then he asked me what happen to all the makeup.And tells me to take out the makeup and if not I would go to jail. I panic and so I did. but he she still let me try on the cloth. As I walked it the fitting room she wasn't there anymore. And I still purchased a shirt. But the camera caught when I took out the makeup from my bag. Im so scared. I regret it so much! Should I be wrry? Like they ddnt take any of my information.What should I expect?help

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   Ask Ashleyposted 11 years ago

   It sounds like you got lucky if you ask me and hopefully you learned your lesson. If they wanted to take action, it would have happened immediately after you exited the store. It's technically not shoplifting until you exit the store with the items in your possession. Since you had no items stolen in your possession, you did not shoplift, nor could they charge you as such.
   
   You should be grateful they did confront you in the store because had they stopped you outside instead and discovered the items, you could have faced jail time. I don't think it would have gone that far over makeup, but jail time is absolutely possible when it comes to shoplifting and it's not worth the risk.
   
   Overall, I don't think you have anything to worry about, but if I were you, I wouldn't go back into that store anytime soon.

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      Jessy9465posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Omgg thanks for replying. Yes I learned my lesson and won't be doing it ever again. It helped me calm down. But what about the cameras the camera was right in front when I pulled out the makeup from my bag??

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      Ask Ashleyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It doesn't matter. You were in the store. You could have accidentally dropped it in your purse, right? Or placed it in your bag to carry before paying at the register. There are endless excuses. That's why they wait for you to leave to take action.

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      Jessy9465posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh okay I see now thank you so much! But I can still go to a target store right? But of course I won't shoplift ever again!

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      Ask Ashleyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, of course. I probably wouldn't go back immediately though since they could remember you and that might make your shopping experience uncomfortable. But you're safe! So breathe.

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      Jessy9465posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Omggg thank you so much! I can breath peacefully now! Shoplifting is so not worth jail time or a bad reputation/record! I really appreciate your help! Thanks:)

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      Ask Ashleyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You're welcome.

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   nightwork4posted 11 years ago

   since you didn't leave the store with it, there is nothing to worry about except why you were stealing. worrying about getting caught shouldn't be the issue but worrying about stealing should be.

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   rockinjoeposted 11 years ago

   Actually, unless your state has a concealment law and Target follows it to the letter, (which they don't) they opened themselves up to liability by even speaking to you about the incident until you left the store. They can't make a move on you until you are past the point of purchase (usually on the sidewalk) and they can't threaten you with jail until they have successfully apprehended you, which they did not.
   
   Don't let anyone approach you inside a store and accuse you of theft,
   
   Either way, it sounds like you learned your lesson.

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