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‘Good luck with that approach’ says Walmart shopper as they vow to ‘go elsewhere’ over latest efforts to combat theft

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A FORMER Walmart shopper declared they would stop visiting the retailer due to a controversial measure.

The customer claimed they were made to feel like a thief due to a specific anti-theft approach.

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A Walmart shopper has vowed not to visit the chain again (stock image)Credit: Getty
The customer complained about a specific anti-theft measure used in-store (different store pictured above)

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The customer complained about a specific anti-theft measure used in-store (different store pictured above)Credit: Facebook Calvin Livingston
The shopper claimed they were made to feel like a thief (stock image)

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The shopper claimed they were made to feel like a thief (stock image)Credit: Getty

This shopper (@FishFinder472) shared their rant in an X post.

Locked items were their main concern and complaint.

“#WalmartNoMore has now locked up all of the products I usually buy,” they wrote.

Using plexiglass to lock individual items in boxes or cover rows of goods has become popular in certain stores.

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Shoppers would be required to call a member of staff or press a button for assistance and wait for an employee to unlock these doors and boxes.

This customer then stated they would stop visiting Walmart and take their business elsewhere.

“Now I expect Walmart to make us wear jail garb,” they wrote

“No more.

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“I will shop elsewhere and feel not like a thief.”

The angry customer then sent a scathing warning to Walmart over this policy.

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“Walmart punishes all for the actions of a few,” they claimed.

“Good luck with that approach.”

LOCKED UP ANGER

Walmart has not been the only retailer to face criticism from its shoppers about this measure, The U.S Sun has previously reported.

A Target shopper said they walked right out of the store when they saw locked goods.

Anti-theft measures rolled out by retailers

Retailers across the US and Canada have rolled out strategies designed to combat theft. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of measures that have been implemented at stores.

  • Locking items in cabinets.
  • Security pegs.
  • Security cameras.
  • Signs warning about the impact of theft.
  • Receipt scanners.
  • Receipt checks.
  • Carts with locking technology

Ryan expressed anger over the use of this measure in his New York City location.

“Target in Columbia Heights has now locked up the socks and when I saw that I said “Oh f**k off” and left the store,” he wrote in his post.

Ryan also scathed CVS for using plexiglass doors and boxes.

“I don’t go to the CVS next door to me anymore because everything I could possibly need is locked away and the store is understaffed,” he added.

ANTI-THEFT ANGER

Retailers have deployed several other approaches to combat retail theft, including new technology across stores.

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Safeway has sparked even more customer anger with its new receipt scanners that shoppers must use to exit.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/11880365/walmart-shopper-anti-theft-fury-locked-items/