Hi all,
I am seeking some general help as I'm feeling physically sick after the altercation I just had.
Visited my local supermarket to purchase a few bottles of water. Within grabbing the water, one of the store managers is standing there and says "Hey mate, we've noticed you've been stealing alcohol from our store".
Initially I was completely flabbergasted and said "really?". To which he responded "We have you on camera pocketing cans". Immediately I recall 2 occasions I did put a can in my pocket. Completely unacceptable, I know but I was not in denial that the theft had occurred, although it happened many months prior.
He started to get a bit cocky and said "What, you don't remember stealing them?"
And all I could say was I understand this is not acceptable. He continually looked toward the office I was expecting him to take me in and notify the police. He then goes on to say "We have you on camera at least 20 times stealing" to which I was surprised as I don't believe I had shoplifted from the store that many times.
He then says "Your picture is all over the walls in the office, all the managers know who you are".
All I could say was "Do you want me to leave?" to which he said, "pay for your water and get out. If you ever step foot in this store again, we will hand the footage to the police."
I nodded and got out as quick as I could.
My question is if they truly had 20 instances of me visibly shoplifting on camera, why would they not pursue the issue with police? Was this a scare tactic or was I just lucky the manager was empathetic? Should I be prepared for a knock on the door from police?
I feel physically sick for my actions and am disgusted in myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am seeking some general help as I'm feeling physically sick after the altercation I just had.
Visited my local supermarket to purchase a few bottles of water. Within grabbing the water, one of the store managers is standing there and says "Hey mate, we've noticed you've been stealing alcohol from our store".
Initially I was completely flabbergasted and said "really?". To which he responded "We have you on camera pocketing cans". Immediately I recall 2 occasions I did put a can in my pocket. Completely unacceptable, I know but I was not in denial that the theft had occurred, although it happened many months prior.
He started to get a bit cocky and said "What, you don't remember stealing them?"
And all I could say was I understand this is not acceptable. He continually looked toward the office I was expecting him to take me in and notify the police. He then goes on to say "We have you on camera at least 20 times stealing" to which I was surprised as I don't believe I had shoplifted from the store that many times.
He then says "Your picture is all over the walls in the office, all the managers know who you are".
All I could say was "Do you want me to leave?" to which he said, "pay for your water and get out. If you ever step foot in this store again, we will hand the footage to the police."
I nodded and got out as quick as I could.
My question is if they truly had 20 instances of me visibly shoplifting on camera, why would they not pursue the issue with police? Was this a scare tactic or was I just lucky the manager was empathetic? Should I be prepared for a knock on the door from police?
I feel physically sick for my actions and am disgusted in myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
