i put some medicine in my purse and walked out of the store. i feel really bad and i learned my lesson. its no excuse, but i just lost my job and couldnt afford the $10 for the medicine so i thought i could get away with it. anyway, a loss prevention person stopped me when i left the store. he said if i cooperated they wouldnt call the cops so i did. i didnt try to lie i just admitted that i took it. he took me in the back and got my drivers license info and address and said rite aid would send me a fine. i looked online and it can be from 50-100$ i guess depending on the state you live in. i live in california. has this happened to anyone else? i'm going to pay the fine but if its alot theres no way i can pay it all at once. does anyone know if they will take monthly payments? thanks.