thefashiontitan
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About 2 weeks ago during my shift at (a clothing store), I was asked to come into the back office where I was interviewed by loss prevention about committing internal theft which I did write a statement of admission for stealing merchandise which totaled $106.28. I admitted to stealing because I was so scared and I wanted to come clean instead of deny and get myself in a deeper hole. I took full responsibility in what I have done, no need to sit in my sadness and depression anymore. I am a 20 year old college student majoring in fashion design with no other hopes of jobs except in retail. I am pretty sure I was entered into the retail theft database (which would hinder me from working retail for the next 7 years) but I am not positive. Also, I would like to work retail but I don't know what retailers use what database I'm sure they all don't use the same one. Is that a way i can apply to certain retailers that don't subscribe to the certain database? I received a letter from the company's lawyers in which I am being asked to pay restitution for losses in the amount listed above. Some people are saying not to pay because a company wouldn't sue for such a small amount while others are saying to pay it now before it gets bigger and I don't want any criminal charges filed against me that will hurt me in the long run. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I AM SCARED TO DEATH. I was not charged or prosecuted in any extent because this was my first time ever doing anything wrong lawfully. I've even talked to the store manager since and she has been so helpful and not rude at all. I just want to know if i'm screwed for the next 7 years when it comes to applying for a retail job with ANY company. This is ruining my life.
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