Frågor & Svar

SHOPLIFTING

Hi, I went to a store to buy a pair of winter shoes. I took a pair of shoe-soles from my home to try with the shoes as I always have problem to find the right size. It is either very tight or loose. I tried several shoes and after one hour or so I found the right one. As they were winter shoes they had high necks so I had problem to insert the shoe-soles properly. The one I chose to buy had a very high neck and I couldn't insert the shoe-soles without removing the shoe-laces while I was trying it. I picked up the shoe-laces from the floor and headed for the cash-counter, the box in one hand and the shoe-laces in another hand. In the mean time my girlfriend called and I had to put the shoe-laces in one of my jacket pockets to take the call. She asked whether I bought the shoes or not etc.etc. On my way to the cash counter I found another shoe which I thought was better looking and which also had a similar price (Swedish Kr.999). I tried these shoes again and settled to buy the last pairs. I returned the old pair to where I took it from. Once again I headed for the cash-counters. After going for a few steps I realized I had the previous pair's shoe-laces in my pocket. I didn't bother again to go back and put them in the box as I was late and it will take time to find the right box where it belonged to (I'll regret this decision for the rest of my life). I left the shoe-laces to the nearest shelf I found and after paying for the shoes exited through the cash-counter. Outside I was stopped by a security-guard who asked what I had in my pocket? I replied 'Nothing' and offered him to take a look into my jacket pockets. He looked into my pocket and found nothing. I offered him to check my bags so that he is satisfied I don't have anything on me that doesn't belong to me. He didn't check my bag but asked where did I put the shoe-laces. I told him 'somewhere inside but I don't remember exactly where'. He was very abusive after that, but I knew I deserved it. I tried to make him understand that I didn't take anything out of the store. There was also a communication problem as I don't speak Swedish and he doesn't speak English. And I was also speechless in shame. He was still not satisfied and said he will teach me a lesson. I don't stay in Sweden and will leave for U.S. within a week. The security-guard didn't ask for my identification. But I bought the shoes with my girlfriend's debit card. I've narrated the whole incident to my girlfriend and she told me not to worry so much. But I would like to know whether I've committed a crime or not? Could my girlfriend be in trouble for me? I don't have a single criminal record in either Sweden or U.S. Not even a parking offense. I'm extremely embarrassed and ashamed for my mistake which led to a big problem. I'm very depressed and having sleepless nights. Please let me know whether I could be prosecuted for criminal offense. Thanks a lot in advance for your kind advice. Best wishes, Patrick Crawford

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