So I was accused and nearly arrested for Shoplifting...

The only other thing to say about this is that I was ashamed and embarassed of my perscription.

PandaTrueno86

The only other thing to say about this is that I was ashamed and embarassed of my perscription.

PandaTrueno86

Meh. Don't worry about it. It's a lot more common than you think. Buck up son. ;)

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The only other thing to say about this is that I was ashamed and embarassed of my perscription.

smokingsbad

Well considering that's where I get my perscription...yeah.

Just be honest like Louis C.K. I'm sure things will go much easier, and they will understand.

You don't have to show them your receipt of course. How'd they get you into the office though? That would involve some sort of force, which IIRC is considered assault as they are without real proof. You should've walked right out the door.

Just show them the receipt next time.

They aren't going to care what you bought. They just want sales from you after all. :P

Now demand free things!

Shoulda shown the receipt

Blame all the shoplifters and dishonest people of the world, if they weren't doing bad things stores wouldn't have to protect against them. Oh and just show her your receipt next time, if it's something that's on there that would embarrass you simply turn it around and make them feel uneasy about asking to see it.

I'm suprised that no one in this thread suggested that you should have shown her the receipt.

You're within your right to not show your receipt UNLESS it states you must show employees the receipt when asked on the back of the receipt (contract law). If it does not say so on the back of the receipt then you do not have to show it, you own the items, you paid for them. Now, whether they had the right to detain you is a bit sketchy. You get into false imprisonment territory there though some states may make exceptions for retail stores (like they can detain you for no more than an hour).cametall

Sounds to me like you did it.

next time try to run away, it just might work

[QUOTE="cametall"]You're within your right to not show your receipt UNLESS it states you must show employees the receipt when asked on the back of the receipt (contract law). If it does not say so on the back of the receipt then you do not have to show it, you own the items, you paid for them. Now, whether they had the right to detain you is a bit sketchy. You get into false imprisonment territory there though some states may make exceptions for retail stores (like they can detain you for no more than an hour).mouthforbathory

I got arrested and taken into police custody falsly for having drugs.

I was walking towards the bus stop (It was also the last bus that night) and as the stop was in sight the bus came round th corner and ran for the stop with my hand out (Where I live thats an indication for the driver that you want to get on) but there was a police car infront of the bus.

What they claimd to have saw was me running from the police car throwing a packet of someting over the bridge onto railway tracks.

Needless to say they brought me back to the station and strip searched me and I didn't have enougth money on me for a taxi home. I was rather pissed off.

You would have avoided a mess if you showed her the receipt.

urdead18

After reading that story, now I'm wondering, if after the customer service person had asked OP to go see the manager, what could they do if he said "No," and just walked out? Can store people physically detain someone?

After reading that story, now I'm wondering, if after the customer service person had asked OP to go see the manager, what could they do if he said "No," and just walked out? Can store people physically detain someone?

Palantas

After reading that story, now I'm wondering, if after the customer service person had asked OP to go see the manager, what could they do if he said "No," and just walked out? Can store people physically detain someone?

Palantas

I thoroughly support you. I hate having my stuff checked and I never steal. They are often rude about it (such as in your story) and it wastes my time.

I thoroughly support you. I hate having my stuff checked and I never steal. They are often rude about it (such as in your story) and it wastes my time.

fkholmes

You're an idiot. That's the most constructive criticism I can give.yabbicoke

To be honest, you made yourself out to be suspicious when you didn't show your receipt.

To be honest, you made yourself out to be suspicious when you didn't show your receipt.

Vesica_Prime

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To be honest, you made yourself out to be suspicious when you didn't show your receipt.

travisstaggs

To be honest, you made yourself out to be suspicious when you didn't show your receipt.

Vesica_Prime

Yes, in a police state. There's nothing wrong with not wanting to show a reciept for stuff you just purchased.

I don't understand the whole checking the receipt thing myself, esp. at Sams or places like that. It's not like they actually check EVERY SINGLE ITEM you purchased.

Should've made it clear that you paid by showing your receipt, first off.

Second, you should've milked the accusation for all it was worth, Ex. A 50% discount on your next purchase.

I don't understand the whole checking the receipt thing myself, esp. at Sams or places like that. It's not like they actually check EVERY SINGLE ITEM you purchased.

feryl06

I see no reason to show the receipt. I do the same thing as you, although usually they're just left speechless and walk away because they know that under the law they can't do anything.

You should of stepped on her foot and run away

Could of just ignored her, act like you didn't hear her and left. I often do this if I don't want to wait in their 10 minute line to leave after I legally purchased my items. If I did not steal anything and I'm leaving, what are they going to do?

umm you know they often ask people for their receipts, sometimes just randomly. Sound like it was your own fault. ferrari2001

He doesn't really have any legal obligation to show his receipt.

Especially if there was something he may be possibly embarassed on there.