I was at [a popular chain drugstore] waiting for a prescription to be filled. While exiting, a man stopped me in the vestibule (area separated by doors on either side between the store and outdoors) and I was escorted to a room, where he and another woman, presumably undercover Loss Prevention personnel, went through my bag, extracting about $49 worth of merchandise. They said not to do it again- that I could return to the store for my medications, but that they would prosecute if caught again- took my picture, wrote down my driver's license information, and then I was free to go. There was no police involvement, and they said my information was for their records. They did not mention anything about fines. They were actually very nice, saying that I was cooperative and seemed like a "good girl" (possibly because I broke down and nearly had a panic attack, and/or because my meds were psychiatric in nature). My questions are: what are the chances of my being sent a "civil demand" letter? Will they alert the police and pursue further prosecution? Will my information be entered into a state/national/chain-wide (this store is a very common chain store) database? I didn't sign anything or give a statement. This is my first ever time being caught shoplifting, and the first time I've shoplifted since I was a child. I have no criminal record. Thanks for any help- I am such an idiot. 
