HI Conniff, No she's not been to court, she said the security guard was gentle but explained he could'nt let it go obviously. I read her letter yesterday from retial prevention?, looks as though she's been fined already by the company and not paid so now this is a debt collection. Why do they think us parents are so blind we'll never find out, I suspect she's created a bigger penalty for not paying up in the first place, I can't believe she's done it, all for a packet of makeup wipes for college!

Hi, I have a big shock tonight, my daughter (17) admitted being fined for shoplifting. She says she placed an item in her bag and went to pay for some but got caught by the security guard (she never actually left the shop). She was taken in a back room with another member of staff, detials taken etc, she gave the item back and I've just found out she was fined £137.50 and has set up a payment scheme. Is this acceptable? I'm not condoning what she's done, I am livid, disappointed and very upset with her but just not sure if the situation has been dealt with in the correct way. Any advice would be great. Thanks.