After allegedly stealing more than $1,000 from Walmart over several month, a Michigan woman was charged with first-degree fraud in retail.
TeddyJo Marie Fliam was 34 when he confronted him by Walmart loss prevention associate July 1. He said he noticed Fliam didn’t scan items while she checked out in self-checkout. StatementPolice.
Police say Fliam became angry when Fliam confronted her as she fled and she denied that Fliam was stealing.
Police allege that Fliam had not scan over $1,000 in merchandise since April 2022 after reviewing the footage at the self-checkout.
Police reported that Fliam was then called by the Walmart associate who called police to report retail fraud.
According to the police report, Fliam was detained at her residence on Sept. 29 after Fliam was granted an arrest warrant by the county prosecutor.
Police said Fliam was arrested for one count in first-degree retail fraud.
In the past few years, theft has been more common in large retailers. Walmart began to use artificial intelligence in 2019 to scan and monitor what ends up in the shoppers’ bags at self-checkout. Fox News reports that this was a major step in the fight against theft. reported.
“Walmart is making a true investment to ensure the safety of our customers and associates,”According to Fox News, a Walmart spokesperson stated that Walmart will be launching a new store in 2019. “Over the last three years, the company has invested over half a billion dollars in an effort to prevent, reduce and deter crime in our stores and parking lots. We are continuously investing in people, programs, and technology to keep our stores and communities safe.”