Originally Posted by chappy (Post 2228651)

I am confused. I walked up to a register and there was a posted payment due so when I asked the clerk how can I owe the amount when I didn’t. even start ringing up my items? I was told someone did just shoplift. Within a few days there will be cameras at each checkout, do they not work or are there stations that still need cameras?

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2228665)

The story does not make much sense?

Did she scan or can the items? Try to enter her driver's license rather than a credit card? What about the receipt? Did she get one?

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2228503)

I think it entirely possible that this is not a case of intentional theft. For those who don't click on the link... a woman went to self check-out. She scanned her items which included alcohol. You cannot self check alcohol because your age needs to be verified. A Walmart employee came and the woman produced her ID to prove her age. Then she took her bags and left.

I know my driver's license is in the same wallet as my credit card. When I self check-out I need to take out my wallet, use the credit card, and I am done. She had to take out her wallet and perhaps even remove her ID. Easy to see how one could feel like you've completed the needed steps.

I would only add that the quality of the photo produced is terrible. One would think at this new and recently remodeled Walmart there would be high quality images available from the self check out camera. EDIT: typing while above comment re cameras was posted

Originally Posted by Pmota (Post 2228671)

Wines, beer you can use the self check section. There the associate will came and puts in the over ride code and you are good to go.
Hard liquor, now that is a different story. For starters, I have not seen hard liquor sold in the same area where wines, beer or any normal grocery items are sold.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2228669)

It sounds like she scanned them, but did not pay.

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2228503)

I think it entirely possible that this is not a case of intentional theft. For those who don't click on the link... a woman went to self check-out. She scanned her items which included alcohol. You cannot self check alcohol because your age needs to be verified. A Walmart employee came and the woman produced her ID to prove her age. Then she took her bags and left.

I know my driver's license is in the same wallet as my credit card. When I self check-out I need to take out my wallet, use the credit card, and I am done. She had to take out her wallet and perhaps even remove her ID. Easy to see how one could feel like you've completed the needed steps.

I would only add that the quality of the photo produced is terrible. One would think at this new and recently remodeled Walmart there would be high quality images available from the self check out camera. EDIT: typing while above comment re cameras was posted

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2228705)

Agree. I can easily see where this was unintentional. Why would someone show their drivers license if their intent was to shoplift??? She scanned and bagged everything and then asked for help with her alcohol purchase thus breaking the routine and taking her mind off the final stage. Best thing to do is contact her and tell her to get her butt into Walmart/sheriff and get this resolved