Caught in Sainsburys - police say i must do a Community Resolution Order - Help I'm a Nurse

[shalamar138]

Sad as this is. 

The use of the scanner system to do your shop is based on trust without error.

It seemed a bit harsh on the store manager`s behalf but he/she would have a policy and procedure to follow as he/she might lose their job for not following the process.

 

Is there a warning notice beside the scanners indicating something like  "You must scan all items in your basket" "Failure to do so will be deemed as shoplifting and could lead to possible prosecution"

Check the store and see if there is such a notice.

 

If there is not such a notice displayed you may have an option to appeal to the store and police for wrongful prosecution and not allowing for human error. 

 

I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but accepting the punishment there and then may restrict your chance of appeal.

 

I wish you well  

[shalamar138]

I know it has been a while since I last contacted you, my apologies.

As in my last post.

I asked if there was a disclaimer warning notice relating to the use of the scanners.

 

If there was no such notice then they have not allowed for human error and by default you would not be charged.

I am sure that if customers knew of such a notice they would either not use the scanners or they would be extra vigilant when using the scanner if they knew what the consequences would be. 

 

If there is no such notice have you appealed to their claim of shoplifting theft.

 

Yours

Shalamar138