Q:  I am 14 years old and I am wondering what would happen to me if I got caught shoplifting?  My friends all say it is really easy and no one ever gets caught.

A:  IT IS NOT EASY!  You are not the first teenager to think that shoplifting is easy!  In many stores there are cameras and security guards that are paid to watch for shoplifters.  It is very easy to get caught! 

If you are caught shoplifting, you will be approached by the security at the store you are in or possibly after you leave the store.  From there, the security will call the local police and your parents.  Your parents will come to the store and the police as well.  You will most likely be charged will shoplifting, which will usually mean that you will go to court and appear  before a Judge.  You may be ordered to participate in community service work (non-paid service to your community), apology letters, have to pay restitution back to the store you shoplifted from, and a possibly pay a fine to the court.  In addition to all the court ordered items, you might also not be allowed to go back into the store you shoplifted from again and will have a juvenile record!

The cd, bra, shirt, etc that you were thinking of stealing is NOT worth it!