Yeah, your age and the item value was your saving grace. I got busted at the mall when I was a teen, too. My dad had to pick me up. And I swear I was soooo embarrassed as I was otherwise a good kid. I also, stupidly brought in a book bag.
With age comes wisdom lol.
Carrying a book bag (unless you’re coming from school) is a red flag for LP. If you’re a woman, just bring in a sturdy purse. They are fashionable and to be expected.
It’s also hard to conceal in bathrooms. The only place this MIGHT work is Target. As I’ve heard a rumor if you conceal in the bathroom, they can’t apprehend.
As you've said above...that was REALLY a red flag..any experienced shoplifter would have promptly left the store empty handed.. but at 16...you did what you thought was best.. for me, ANY conversation with anybody that I didn't initiate while I am shoplifting ..is a warning that I am under suspicion...
MadameLift wrote
Yeah, your age and the item value was your saving grace. I got busted at the mall when I was a teen, too. My dad had to pick me up. And I swear I was soooo embarrassed as I was otherwise a good kid. I also, stupidly brought in a book bag.
With age comes wisdom lol.
Carrying a book bag (unless you’re coming from school) is a red flag for LP. If you’re a woman, just bring in a sturdy purse. They are fashionable and to be expected.
It’s also hard to conceal in bathrooms. The only place this MIGHT work is Target. As I’ve heard a rumor if you conceal in the bathroom, they can’t apprehend.