Walgreens is one of the largest retailers in Houston with 105 stores in Houston as of 2023. As a corporation, Walgreens is known to be very conscious of economic loss (known as “shrinkage”) due to shoplifting. In other states, Walgreens is even experimenting with new stores where most merchandise is not accessible to customers and…
Category: Theft Crimes
Shoplifting Repeat Offender
Shoplifting (a form of theft under Texas law) is one of the most common crimes in Houston and throughout Texas. Most shoplifting cases filed in the Houston are misdemeanors allegedly committed by first-time offenders. But what happens if you are arrested for shoplifting and have a prior conviction for shoplifting? How are repeat shoplifters charged…
What happens if you shoplift at Kroger?
Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States with 2719 stores in 35 states. In the Houston area alone, there are at least 35 Kroger stores. In Harris County, many shoplifting arrests are made at Kroger. But what kind of policy does Kroger have against shoplifters? What can you expect if…
Can shoplifting be a felony in Texas?
If you are arrested for shoplifting in Texas, you are likely feeling anxious about the potential criminal penalties or damage to your reputation or job prospects. One common concern among first- time shoplifting defendants is whether shoplifting is treated as a misdemeanor or felony under Texas law. A felony conviction can carry steeper penalties and…
What happens if you get arrested for shoplifting at HEB?
HEB is one of Texas’ most beloved stores with over 30 locations in the Houston area. But according to many reports, HEB takes a tough stance against shoplifters. If you are arrested for shoplifting at HEB, you will likely be arrested and face a theft charge, which could result in a fine, probation, jail or…
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Whole Foods?
Shoplifting arrests are extremely common in Harris County. The majority of shoplifting cases (which is legally considered theft under Texas law) are filed as misdemeanors and a large percentage of cases come from large retailers. But what happens when you get caught shoplifting at a high-end grocery store like Whole Foods? This article discusses what…
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Costco?
Although shoplifting at Costco is relatively rare compared to other large retailers, every year multiple people are arrested in Costco stores throughout Houston and charged with theft (which is how shoplifting is charged in Texas). If you are caught shoplifting at Costco, it is critical to do everything possible to keep a conviction off of…
How to clear a shoplifting charge off of your record in Houston
Although most shoplifting cases filed in Houston are filed as Class “B” or Class “C” misdemeanors, they can still leave a stain on your record that can make it difficult to find work, housing or obtain a professional license. It is not difficult to see that having a shoplifting arrest on your record could make…
What happens if you get arrested for shoplifting at Target in Houston?
In Texas, shoplifting is charged as theft. In the Houston area, one of the most common types of theft is shoplifting. Everyday dozens of people are arrested for shoplifting and one common location for shoplifting arrests is Target. If you are arrested for shoplifting, the most important thing is to find a way to keep…
What are the consequences of a shoplifting arrest in Houston?
Shoplifting – which is known as theft under Texas law – is one of the most frequently charged offenses in Texas and the Houston area. Shoplifting can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the items a person allegedly steals or attempts to steal. The majority of shoplifting cases…