QLD Caught attempted shop lifting

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Thesongstress

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7 March 2020
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So I am a kleptomaniac and have really been struggling with stress which can trigger an episode. I went to the shop today to buy some storage tubs and I went into cotton on and got caught attempting to steal (the guy recovered the merchandise). He didn't take my name or anything and let me leave. Can the police still charge me even though I left and they didn't take my details? I have never been caught before but I'm scared about the cctv. I am getting help for my kleptomania but it can be really difficult.