Customers were outraged by an incident at Walmart where a shopper was accused of stealing.
Furious New Mexico resident Jonie Fischer said that a Walmart security guard denied her entry to a store because her purse was too big.
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Footage taken by KOAT7Displays a sign in front Walmart in San Mateo, New Mexico informing shoppers that bags, backpacks, suitcases, and containers larger than 12” x 12” x 8” are not allowed inside the store as of June 13.
The notice was dated May 15th.
Fischer claimed that she went shopping at Walmart for a sweater because it was raining hard.
When she arrived, she stated that she was an “employee greeter” began measuring her purse with the ruler, when they denied her entry to the store.
“They’re measuring this way and that way, and they measured my purse and says, ‘You can’t come in here, your purse is too big,’”She spoke to the news outlet.
“I looked at them. I said, “Your store is a sham” and I walked away.
“It angered me being treated like that. It made me feel like I was being accused of stealing and I have my own money and have my own house.”
To cut costs, many companies have used these tactics. Retail theft
Fischer stated that she called Walmart to complain. They said that the incident was not in line with the company’s policies. “any”You can find them in their stores.
A spokesperson for Walmart told The U.S. Sun that the company had: “No retailer is immune to the challenge of crime.”
“We recognize the importance this issue and we are investing in people and programs to support our shops.
“Shoplifting is a problem that can be tackled by market and store managers. They have the power to restrict bag sizes for their customers and associates.
“This includes backpacks.
“We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during this time.”
According to the U.S. Sun, a man was previously accused of stealing from a Walmart store in Washington and was given a 99 year ban.
Near-centennial punishment for stealing shoes valued less than $40
“A Spokane Valley Deputy contacted a suspect inside Walmart, wearing a pair of shoes he hadn’t purchased,”Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has written on FacebookTuesday
According to reports, the 27-year-old suspect was walking with the shoes as he walked through Spokane Walmart’s aisles. “still had the tag on them.”
The report stated that a worn pair was placed at the location where the suspect was standing. It was allegedly in lieu of the stolen ones. A worker pointed it out to the deputy.
The suspect was able to make it out of the store without being caught and was arrested by authorities.
Although the suspect attempted fleeing, the sheriff’s department said that he was still in custody. “quickly realized it was futile and gave up.”
According to the statement, the suspect was given a 99-year ban on all Walmarts and also faced charges of resisting arrest and third-degree theft.
Cam, a Walmart worker, displayed his handheld device, which lets workers pause machines whenever they have suspicions, earlier this month.
WalmartMany security cameras are installed in stores to help shoppers’ movements be monitored by their bosses.
According to the, there’s also an LCD screen that captures shoppers using self-checkouts. TikTok clip.
Cam also uses a handheld device to scan the groceries being purchased by shoppers.
Meanwhile, a former staffer, known as Athenia Marie, said the special tool can note how many items shoppers are buying, the machine they’re using, and if they’re purchasing age-restricted products.
Workers may ask to check a shopper’s ID if they suspect they’re underage.
If Walmart employees suspect that you’re stealing merchandise at one of the self-checkout machines, they have an option to pause your machine remotely from their handheld device.
A shopper might think that the machine is having a problem.
Once your self-checkout machine has been remotely paused, you’ll have no choice but to call a Walmart employee over for help.
From there, the employee will go through all the things you’ve scanned so far to make sure nothing is being stolen.
In the clip, Athenia says: “My whole thing with this is… do not steal from Walmart self-checkouts.”
The former worker also revealed that the store’s security cameras can read the small print on a newspaper.
She shared that Some clothing has product stickers that can sound alarm-like.If anyone attempts to steal them.