Title: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards? - Soapboxie
Headings: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting?
They Might Put You on File
You Might Be Banned From the Store
They May Call the Police
Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
© 2016 Alessio Ganci
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Content: You Might Be Banned From the Store
It is not unusual the managers of a store decide on a specific punishment, especially as an alternative to calling the police (but sometimes it is in addition to doing so). After having written your name on the record, the security may warn you not to enter the store again in the future: you are forever banned from going in that place, even if you want to buy something. A store is considered private property, so while they cannot legally ban someone because of their race or sexuality, they can do so against a known shoplifter. They May Call the Police
Store staff might call the police after all the other two options have been exhausted or even right away. If they do it, you might get in trouble and be issued a fine or a ticket, which might be recorded on your permanent record. If you are issued a ticket, you will likely have to appear in court to plead guilt or not guilty, and it might be worth hiring a lawyer to represent you. This is the worst situation you could be in if you shoplift. Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
Various security measures taken by shops to prevent shoplifting, like hiring security staff and installing cameras. Some big shopping malls and small shops even prohibit you from taking photos inside so that you cannot study the place and plan a future theft.