I am an adult. I was caught shoplifting at a NJ Home Depot Store name last night. 2 LP people stopped me just outside the door. The person said he was surprised that someone like me had shoplifted. I'm sure you've heard pathetic excuses before, so I'll spare you. Needless to say, I am extremely remorseful beyond words.
The item was a $8.98 showerarm. The LP department took several minutes to take my personal info; they looked at my out of state drivers license. I'll be residing temporarily in NJ for the next few months. I only signed one document saying that the shower arm was taken (it was in resellable condition- it was in a package that can be opened & closed easily). I was about to pass out, so I sat in the room for a few more minutes. The security officer let me walk out of the store as he watched me from the back saying he wanted to spare me more embarassment. The LP officer told me not to worry because I won't go to jail over something like this.
I'm unemployed- what are the chances that they'll fine me? They have my SS#- how will this affect my credit rating & background check? How many years am I banned from going into Home Depot or any other home improvement stores? I assume that I'm on camera & in some kind of database. Please help :blush
The item was a $8.98 showerarm. The LP department took several minutes to take my personal info; they looked at my out of state drivers license. I'll be residing temporarily in NJ for the next few months. I only signed one document saying that the shower arm was taken (it was in resellable condition- it was in a package that can be opened & closed easily). I was about to pass out, so I sat in the room for a few more minutes. The security officer let me walk out of the store as he watched me from the back saying he wanted to spare me more embarassment. The LP officer told me not to worry because I won't go to jail over something like this.
I'm unemployed- what are the chances that they'll fine me? They have my SS#- how will this affect my credit rating & background check? How many years am I banned from going into Home Depot or any other home improvement stores? I assume that I'm on camera & in some kind of database. Please help :blush