Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Approached by prevention loss but did not stop

[Cgest]

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

I walked to the door of the grocery store with a cart of groceries and a guy from loss prevention stopped me. He said his name and said "you didn't pay for any of these groceries." I was stunned. I said "you can't do this to me." In a normal, but clearly scared tone. I walked out of the store and drove away. He followed me out taking a picture of my license I am sure. All groceries were left in the cart in the store. I was past where you would pay but not out the automatic door. Will the police come after me?

 

[shrinkmaster]

I am a Retail Theft consultant an answer questions like yours daily. If he took your plate there is a good chance he could file a criminal complaint. Much depends on what his employers policies are on shoplifting

 

[Highwayman]

I said "you can't do this to me." In a normal, but clearly scared tone.

Can't do what to you exactly? You were surprised that you got caught trying to steal groceries?

 

[adjusterjack]

I bet the LP was stunned when he got told "You can't do this to me." LOL.

 

[shrinkmaster]

I bet the LP was stunned when he got told "You can't do this to me." LOL.

Its actually more common than you think.

 

[army judge]

. Will the police come after me?

Some police departments will pursue it.

If yours does, make no comment about the case.

Don't admit or deny anything, simply say, "I invoke, I want a lawyer, I will remain silent."

It's okay to state your name, show your ID, just don't admit or deny the charge.

If arrested, when the time comes to meet the judge, ask about receiving the services of a public defender.

No matter what happens, stay out of THAT store for at least THREE years!!!!

 

[shrinkmaster]

If store recovered all merchandise DA may not pursue a prosecution.

 

[zddoodah]

I was stunned. I said "you can't do this to me."

Why would you say such a silly thing?

Will the police come after me?

We can only guess blindly what the police in some unidentified locality in the 5th most populous state in the country might do. My guess, however, is that, since the loss prevention person prevented the loss, the store won't even bother reporting what happened. And, even if the store does report it, unless the police in your locality have nothing important to do, they won't do anything more than take the report. But again, those are just blind guesses.