I would like some legal advice, I was wrong and stupid and now terrified of the consequences. I stole approximately $145 worth of items from Coles supermarket in Victoria. I had been to other shops and had multiple bags in my trolly. Undercover security guards or loss prevention officers followed me to the car, asked to look in my bags, to come with them, threatened to call police. They either took photos or filmed me. Obviously there will be CCTV footage as well. I didn’t identify myself to them, just got in the car and drove away.
Should I be worried police will contact me? Should I call the store, apologize saying it was accidental and offer to pay for the items over the phone with credit card? This is the first time I’ve been in this situation, I know it’s stupid of me and I will absolutely never steal again or return to that shop
Should I be worried police will contact me? Should I call the store, apologize saying it was accidental and offer to pay for the items over the phone with credit card? This is the first time I’ve been in this situation, I know it’s stupid of me and I will absolutely never steal again or return to that shop