Same thing here. I was caught shoplifting by a meet n greet member of staff at ASDA. Police were called and after admitting guilt, i received a Police Caution and no fixed penalty fine. Drydens Solicitor letter arrived a few days afterwards demanding £150. Costs incurred are stated in letter from drydens as:- *Staff and management time to observe, apprehend and detain you. *Time taken to produce witness statements and liase with the police. *The use of security equipment. *Preparing evidence including any CCTV tapes. *Collating details, case review, data entry and processing. *Writing reports, copying and postage. Incidentally i rang them and agreed to make payments of £5 per month. They got my name wrong on the letter they wrote to me, but i guess i just have to go ahead and pay my dues. 30 months @£5 a month out of my income support. pokerpoker out.