Shoplifting FPN on CRB check

[bagsyb]

Last year i was caught shoplifting, ( stupid i know ) . The matter was dealt with via an FPN £80, and i thought that would be the end of it. I have recently learned however that my current employer is to implement basic CRB checks for all staff, & i'm obviously now concerned that this will come back to haunt me. We have been offered an amnesty period in which to "come clean", but owing to the nature of my work, I feel that confessing to shoplifting would be something of an "own goal".
Are there any legal eagles out there who can tell me if this FPN will reflect on a CRB check? Many thanks.

[sumo19]

Eddie is correct, you have nothing to worry about.

[Riss]

A FPN does not count as a "conviction".The CRB form asks if you have had a conviction which you haven't,so if you answer no,you will not be lying.It is akin to a speeding fine.The police take a note of your name and address so they will have your details.

[northernmonkey]

As it is not a conviction, (ie you was not arrested and charged / put infront of a court) then it will / has no reason to appear on a CRB check. (as the fine was payable to the court's.)

You could ring your loca police non-emergency number and ask the operator / civilian worker.

[sillymilly]

If the police was involved and you were only fpn and cautioned, yes it will show up on your police check. If on your police check application form it asks for any prosecutions/pending prosecutions/CAUTIONS then i would advise you to say yes. If it only asks for prosecutions/pending prosecutions then i would say no because you aren't telling any lies!

If the police were not involved then you have nothing to worry about.

[Northen]

If this is not a conviction, do we need decalre this on car / house insurance forms?. What about the new US ESTA form?.