What happens if your friend shoplifts?
What happens if your friend shoplifts?
If she’s spotted shoplifting, they are likely to hold both of you. You might be called an accessory to the crime—like you’re the look-out person or the distraction. Either of these two things can get you in to your own legal trouble, even though it’s your friend that’s shoplifting .
What do you say when caught shoplifting?
*Explain who you are (eg. The manager, store security officer, etc) and show identification. *Tell the person why they are being detained. *Advise the person that the police will be called.
How do I get a shoplifting report?
Submit a tip to Crime Stoppers
- TALK: 1-800-222-8477.
- TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637.
- TYPE: Report online.
What to do if you see a shoplifter?
Report the person to the appropriate store authority or employee so they get busted. This is what I would do 100% of the time. Confront the person and tell them politely to put the item(s) back so you don’t have to get them busted. This can prevent the theft and prevent the person from getting in trouble.
Can I get in trouble if my friend steals?
Yes, you can be charged with theft also, depending upon the actual facts of the case.
What should I do if my friend steals from me?
Draw clear boundaries regarding future behavior and restitution. It’s OK to let her know that you won’t trust her until she can prove that she won’t steal again. Explain that you will end the friendship if she repeats the offense. If you aren’t extending forgiveness, you could end the friendship immediately.
What happens if your friend is caught shoplifting?
This is shoplifting, and since her friends didn′t know or play any part in the incident, they would be free to go if caught by the store owner. Scene Two is your classic “beer run,” where all involved know exactly what′s happening and what their role is.
What happens if Julie is charged with shoplifting?
Just because Julie took the beer doesn′t mean the others won′t be prosecuted if caught. Under the law, anyone aiding a crime shares full responsibility, just as if he or she had actually committed the act. Julie, Colin, and Matt could all be charged with shoplifting and possession of alcohol.
What happens if Colin, Colin and Matt are caught shoplifting?
Under the law, anyone aiding a crime shares full responsibility, just as if he or she had actually committed the act. Julie, Colin, and Matt could all be charged with shoplifting and possession of alcohol. In many jurisdictions, a store can collect a civil penalty, plus the cost of the item taken, from the shoplifter or his or her parents.
Why did Julie steal gum from the store?
Julie knew that she didn′t have enough money for everything she wanted, so she stole the gum and paid for the rest. This is shoplifting, and since her friends didn′t know or play any part in the incident, they would be free to go if caught by the store owner.