I was in a well known UK store with the baby in the pram. I had popped in to get my bro a birthday card and cake for that evening while my eldest was in his swimming lesson. I saw a cocktail mix that was a special for Christmas, it looked really nice so I quickly took a photo to send to my SIL for my xmas present.
A security guard came running over and said NO PHOTOS ALLOWED at me. I was really shocked (and still am tbh) as I have never heard this before, let alone seen anyone be stopped by security for it. I explained to him, sorry, I was just taking the photo for my SIL... he wasn't really listening and said I'd need to see the manager. Then he just walked off.
She didn't come immediately, I had to ask another lady if she was coming so I wonder partly if he said it just to intimidate me. When she did come she said that yes, there was a no photo policy in store as they have thieves that come in and take photos. So the security guard thought I was a thief then... I started crying because it was all a bit much, I'd only gone in to get a cake and a card. If I had known there was a no photo policy I wouldn't have taken the blasted thing. The manager was really apologetic and offered me a coffee but I just wanted to leave, had to get my eldest and I felt really judged.
Anyway I can't stop crying. Every time I think about it I well up. I am not someone who cries easily and I just cant understand why this has knocked me. I understand they need to be able to approach people under suspicion but I just feel so gutted that it was me under suspicion when I didn't know I wasn't supposed to be taking photos. I keep looking at my outfits and hair, and thinking, do I look a bit rough? I must have done I suppose 
I know thieves come in all shapes and sizes, I think I just need MN to reassure me that its ok to look a bit rough sometimes with a new baby without being accused of being a thief.
I have taken this all so personally.