Shoplift sainsburys, no details given, no police as far as I’m aware

[DeepRegret]

Let me start by saying I feel tremendous regret, shame and remorse.

I have some debt and personal life has fallen apart over the last year which has caused me to be careless.

Doesn’t make it okay I know. In a positive way, i will never take anything in life for granted ever again. I want to volunteer and go back to being a good person. I need some advice/reassurance on the below so I can move on better from this experience.

A few days ago I was caught at sainsburys, I paid for part of the food (about £5) and didn’t pay for the other (about £8-10) at self checkout.

when I got to the exit someone in plain clothes asked to see my receipt and bag and that they worked for mitie. I told him the receipt was in the store bin (true) and he said he followed me round and knows I didn’t pay for all of it.

he very sternly but calmly said he just needs my name then I can leave with the shopping. I said i am in a bad day and can’t do this and was on the verge of breaking down. So I handed him the shopping and slowly walked out. No name given (I read elsewhere this is good and makes it unlikely to develop) and I have no way knowing if police contacted.

I overthink a lot and I wonder if they can track me via debit card or nectar card on the transaction. I also wonder if they saw me do it last month and have been waiting for me.

I know someone who works at their head office and terrified somehow it will get back. I’m also terrified of being recognised in the street. 
 

I don’t know what’s going to happen. I see a lot in the news today about shoplifting 

[jk2054]

You'll be fine don't worry.

Just dont go into that store for a few months if you can avoid it.

[honeybee13]

The main thing is to stop shoplifting because it could be worse next time.

If you think you have mental health issues that led you to do this, please go and have a chat with your GP. They won't judge you and should be able to get you help if you need it.

HB

[DeepRegret]

do you think I will be okay?

Won’t hear anything else.

Was worried about the nectar and debit card.

And hearing the news about shoplifting crackdowns.

[honeybee13]

I don't think anyone here has had visits or correspondence after the event. If you stay away from that branch of Sainsbury's and make sure you pay for all of your shopping, you should be OK.

HB

[DeepRegret]

Okay thank you for taking the time and using past threads as reference.

thanks for the kind words and hope you have a lovely Sunday 

 

 

[dx100uk]

1 hour ago, DeepRegret said:

And hearing the news about shoplifting crackdowns.

not concerning silly joe public...simply organised gangs.

dx