Hi
I was at super store today and I as I had been very stressed out I accidentally put a bottle of shampoo and cream in my bag. There was a security guard (who was not dressed as security)following me who saw me do it. I paid for most of my stuff except those 2 items, when I was leaving he asked me for my receipt and then he asked me for the bottle of shampoo and cream.
Is it an offence to follow someone without informing them, are there rules regarding such things.
I gave him the items and tired to explain him what happened how I was so stressed and made the mistake of stealing. He ended up calling the cops on me and they asked me to sign on a paper which specified that I will receive a summon from the court.
This happened at the super store in Canada, Winnipeg.
He asked me if I wanted a leagal aid or anything and I refused.
Has this happened to anyone, if it has what was the fine and what was the procedure.