leanne0827
Junior Member
Teenage Son Caught Shoplifting-Why No Response?
What is the name of your state? WA
Hello,
I hope someone can answer this question, I have searched the R.C.W. and have found nothing to address my question. Last month, my 17 year old son went to Wal-mart with his two friends. One of the kids was detained for shoplifting a 12 pack of soda & toothbrush. One of the boys was doing his mother's grocery shopping and "forgot" to scan these two items. I was called to come and pick up my child, and was told by the security person that my son didn't steal anything and that he was in the bathroom when it happened. I was told to provide my driver's license and sign a form and we left.
Fast forward to today, I received a notice from a firm by the name Brett & DeLoney (collection agency/attorneys) telling me I owe $125.00. I call and speak to the representative who tells me that eventhough my son wasn't the one who did the stealing, Washington State Law allows the store to pursue penalties against anyone with the person who stole. This doesn't seem right, but anything is possible I guess. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
What is the name of your state? WA
Hello,
I hope someone can answer this question, I have searched the R.C.W. and have found nothing to address my question. Last month, my 17 year old son went to Wal-mart with his two friends. One of the kids was detained for shoplifting a 12 pack of soda & toothbrush. One of the boys was doing his mother's grocery shopping and "forgot" to scan these two items. I was called to come and pick up my child, and was told by the security person that my son didn't steal anything and that he was in the bathroom when it happened. I was told to provide my driver's license and sign a form and we left.
Fast forward to today, I received a notice from a firm by the name Brett & DeLoney (collection agency/attorneys) telling me I owe $125.00. I call and speak to the representative who tells me that eventhough my son wasn't the one who did the stealing, Washington State Law allows the store to pursue penalties against anyone with the person who stole. This doesn't seem right, but anything is possible I guess. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
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