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    • Nothing will happen in regard to this one shoplifting event, other than Sainsburys won't let you shop in this store again.   But, if you continued to shoplift, then the consequences are more serious. Local to me, there  is a town where about 13 people have been banned from shopping in many of the shops. They are subject to some form of order, where if they set foot in any of the stores, they will be subject to arrest by Police.  
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    • Hello, welcome to CAG. I imagine the letter that the security guards talked about will be a letter from a company or lawyers who specialise in trying to extract money from shoplifters. I think Sainsbury's use DWF solicitors, otherwise it could be a company like RLP. It won't be a 'fine', only the police can do that. Look at this as a parallel 'justice' system that doesn't involve the plice. If you read around the forum for other cases of shoplifting, you'll get the idea of how this all works. If you think your behaviour has become compulsive, we suggest having a chat with your GP who should get you help for this. Best, HB
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    • Hi all…. i was wondering if someone could help me. I am ashamed I have been caught shoplifting from Sainsbury’s by two undercover security guards who I suspect have been following me for a week now… I have been impulsively shoplifting due to what I think could have become an addiction of some kind. I am ashamed of what I had been doing and I do believe being caught has been for the greater good. i was taken to a room and asked to empty my bag, the guards were slightly rude but I complied with them politely as I know they are just doing their job and I am in the wrong. They retrieved my address, name, birthdate and took a photo of me, they asked me how many times I had shoplifted and I said twice and I didn’t want to be foolish and say just once. They issued me a letter of ban from the store and if I was caught in the store again the police would be called. They told me I would be paying 2x what I had stolen today as the goods had been damage which I am guessing is stole around £65 worth roughly. I did offer to pay for the items I had stolen on the day but they declined. They did not call the police but let me leave after claiming I was a lucky person. They told me to expect a letter in the post and that I “would be smart not to ignore it”  what should I be expecting in the post from them? I am aware from reading a lot online about security costs.. people mentioned to ignore these costs however as I had damaged the labelling on the goods should I still comply and pay the fines ?  kind regards awful shoplifter
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Alright, the money has definitely cleared...

 

I called Santander Consumer Finance to make sure the money had reached them etc. and they confirmed the account was now up to date and OPEN again (it was termed Cancelled when I last spoke to them), however I have recieved nothing from them in writing...

 

Any advice? I dont want to drive the car until I know this is resolved... as a by the by, with them now having accepted the arrears payment AS WELL AS this months payment, I am definitely now over 1/3 paid for the car.

Looks like our posts crossed! :lol:

 

There's nothing to worry about now, they've no right to your car because you're not in arrears.

 

When it comes to the third you also need to check that there aren't any insurances on the agreement because that will effect the amount you have paid but this will only be relevant if you fall into arrears again in the future.

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Wannabe, you have been an absolute angel - thank you SO much for all your advice it has been absolutely invaluable - if it wasnt for you and this forum, I would have handed over my car *not* knowing any better... I have you to thank for now still being in possession of my car!

 

So I dont have to wait for something in writing before I drive the car? I have definitely now paid ALL arrears and default charges, as well as this months installment ( I was told on the phone as well that I was completey up to date with payments) - OH I am so excited to be able to go and pick up my 'boy' again! I have missed him so much...!!

 

Do I need to inform Crystal Collections, the repossession agents, or just leave them be? I would assume Santander will contact them...?

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Wannabe, you have been an absolute angel - thank you SO much for all your advice it has been absolutely invaluable - if it wasnt for you and this forum, I would have handed over my car *not* knowing any better... I have you to thank for now still being in possession of my car!

 

So I dont have to wait for something in writing before I drive the car? I have definitely now paid ALL arrears and default charges, as well as this months installment ( I was told on the phone as well that I was completey up to date with payments) - OH I am so excited to be able to go and pick up my 'boy' again! I have missed him so much...!!

 

Do I need to inform Crystal Collections, the repossession agents, or just leave them be? I would assume Santander will contact them...?

You are very welcome, always happy to help where I can and it's so nice to have a happy ending. I have a very close relationship with my old car too so I totally get you!!

 

My opinion is that you've done your bit, you've made the effort and you've sorted out the payments, the rest of it is not your problem. If they don't inform crystal and something happens to your car it will be them that will face the music not crystal so it's in their best interests to get it all cleared up. If you want to contact crystal and check that everything's ok for your own piece of mind it's entirely up to you.

 

I suppose all that's left for me to say is happy motoring to you and your boy!

 

x x x

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In closing - I recieved the Letter from Santander Consumer Finance on Friday saying they had reactivated the agreement and that the repossession order had been rescinded and all 'charges' had been dropped!

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

My Mac is back and if it hadnt been for this forum (and WannaBe in particular) I would not have my car... so thank you! This case has been WON!

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