Shoplifting fine? need advice.

Ok heres the deal, I didn't know where else to turn so I'm going to give this place a shot. My 18 year old brother and his girlfriend shoplifted a pair of 50 dollar shoes from Kohls about 3 weeks ago. They were caught on camera walked out with the shoes...

on and were walked back inside but a guard that caught them or whatever.

Once inside the guy took down their infomation in his office and called his boss who didn't answer ,the police were not called and didnt have any involment but the guy told them to expect a court date and possibly a fine, which has not come for damages of the shoes or whatever. They were told to tell their parents who were not called and then after which signing a paper stating they were no allowed to enter kolhs again they walked out.

Its been three to four weeks since this happen, my parents have connections with a friend that deals with any fine or report that comes her way, so far she hasnt heard anything now due to the police not being involved or called and so far not getting any form of bill from kohls what would be the chances that they won't hear anything? We're starting to think the guard just wanted to scare the crap out of them but we don't know.. My parents friend said it should be about a few weeks to a month if something was coming is that true? I need advice I'm worried... thanks for anyone that has any idea oh by the way this is the first time by brother or girlfriend has ever done something so stupid. I'll be waiting thanks!

They haven't yet been formally charged, which is something that is usually done within 24 hours.

That tells me that the security guard was more or less putting fear into them and the cops were never involved.

I can't say that I'm 100% sure, but it's unlikely the police would delay charging someone for a month.

They where just trying to scare them...happend to my little brother

I wouldnt worry bout it. something would have happened already. I think it was just a scare. most guards will do that.