This is a burner account because I don't want people to find out it was me.
I (18M) was caught shoplifting at a "continente" in Portugal, something I've been doing for six months. I was pulled aside into a room and questioned. I explained that I believe I am a kleptomaniac and that I did it for the thrill.
One of the security guards started belittling me and making fun of me, even making comments like, "I'd beat you up, but you'd like it." I'm just mentioning this part because it happened, and I don't know what to make of it. Basically, they called the authorities, got my information, and let me go because the manager wasn't there, so they couldn't hold me.
I kept mentioning the whole time that I could pay for what I had stolen (I actually stole a lot more than what they caught me with, so I was trying to pay for it just so I could leave). The security guards kept telling me they had to check and that I had to wait for the authorities.
Before I left, I asked if I could pay for the items, and they said they didn't know. I'm planning to go there tomorrow to ask to pay for the items, but I don't know if that's the best approach. I'm trying to avoid getting my parents involved because I'm incredibly embarrassed about it.
Can someone please help me?