Shoplifting from a store but paid for item

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Baseboi

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I just got caught taking something from a store. There was video footage of me taking the item. I ended up paying for the item and receiving a store ban. Police were not notified to my knowledge.

Is it possible that any further action be taken? I'm so worried!
 

Rod

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It is possible, but unlikely.

Payment after being caught mitigates the penalty but doesn't remove the original crime.

Learn your lesson, stay away from the store, get on with life, and hope nothing else happens.