If you are caught shoplifting, there are many possible consequences that you may be faced with – some of these are short term and others are long term. The main consequences of being caught shoplifting are: a police caution, being arrested, a criminal record and potentially prison (depending on the severity of the offence).
Source: Shoplifting: What happens if you are caught? @ in Brief
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