In addition to the usual large number of incidents including shootings and bomb threats as well as many other things, there has been several indicators about how badly Wal-Mart is handling crimes in their stores. At the beginning of the month a 13 year old girl was stalked at an Orange County Ca. Wal-Mart; her grandmother was told by a Wal-Mart employee, "Well, our security is just for shoplifters" and she responded, "Come on, what’s more important? Merchandise or children?” Lack of concern about the safety of their own shoppers has been indicated by many other past stories about Wal-Mart. While reviewing these stories I have seen dozens of stories where they over reacted to shoplifters but not one where they over reacted to defend their customers. Not that I think they should over react for either but it indicates their priorities.
In 2008, two years after the 2006 statistical study showing many problems with crime at Wal-Mart Mesa, Arizona Police say Wal-Mart snubbed efforts to cut shoplifting and now additional reports seem to have come out of Pennsylvania. An article, Walmart's tough stance on shoplifters taxes local police departments was followed up by a request that the Public Safety Commission look into shoplifting incidents at Walmarr. According to Commissioner Ryan Conrad, "People have told me they don't want to shop there They're afraid."
This seems to have been followed up with a clamp down on shoplifters but little or no effort to look into why there is so much crime at Wal-Mart. As I have indicated previously it is almost certainly related to Wal-Mart policies as well as other contributing factors. This almost certainly includes increased poverty that has accompanied Wal-Mart's and their efforts to suppress wages. Closer research into this would help but when research raises doubts about policies of those with political power it often isn't done or attempts are made to cover it up.
To make matters worse on one occasion when a Walmart employee attempted to help a victim of assault he was fired, Michigan Wal-Mart staffer Kristopher Oswald says he was sacked for trying to save woman in parking lot assault. It wasn't until there was an enormous amount of outrage that they offered him his job back but he refused because he still feared additional retaliation from Wal-Mart among other things, Man fired by Wal-Mart rejects job offer from store.
Wal-Mart's security may have even harassed someone for being unable to produce a receipt for his own jacket, Madison County man sues Wal-Mart, says security held him because he had no receipt for his own jacket. This story seems to indicate that they might be outsourcing some of their own security and there might be doubts about whether or not the employees even know about it. If this is the case it might be because a surprisingly large amount of the problems with crime in their stores are carried out by their own employees. The vast majority of them are underpaid and can't get by with what they get from Wal-Mart and it is difficult if not impossible for them to get their legitimate grievances addressed; yet it is only a small minority that are involved in these incidents. Most of them don't resort to extremes but when they fire many of their most sincere and best workers for standing up for their rights it should be a problem if some of the remaining ones resent it.
Also Al Norman is celebrating 20 years of battling Walmart; but they still have enormous problems including people coming up with increasingly strange ways to stir up things, for one reason or another, like stabbing meat with a potentially tainted needle sending white powder in the mail, both of which turned out to be false alarms. On top of that another fire killed more people in a Bangladesh sweatshop and of course Wal-Mart executives don't seem to face any potential consequences; not only that but Alic Walton is apparently having her record expunged for DWI.
Strange things happen at Wal-Mart.
In 2006 Wake Up Wal-Mart did a study, "Is Wal-Mart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Wal-Mart which showed that it increased when Wal-Marts opened up and that crime was higher at Wal-Mart than at other retailers. Since then Wal-Mart Shootings began compliling a list of gun related incidents at Wal-Mart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country. I also added my own review about why I think that Wal-Mart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a blog, Wal-Mart high crime rate continues uninvestigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch. Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Wal-Mart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Wal-Mart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in October 2013. According to the "Is Wal-Mart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year, indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Wal-Mart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. To minimize redundancy most gun related incidents will only be one lines, since they have been highlighted by Wal-Mart Shootings; some of the other more relevant incidents may have additional summations.
Crime reports: Bomb threat called into Montgomery Walmart, 72-year-old woman robbed 09/27/2013
Mother And Son Arrested For Strong-Arm Robbery Spree Outside Houston 09/27/2013
William Lee Dumford arrested on suspicion of arson at Walmart 10/01/2013
William Lee Dumford arrested on suspicion of arson at Walmart 10/01/2013
William Lee Dumford, 60, was arrested Sunday evening on suspicion of second-degree arson and criminal mischief after a fire Saturday evening at Walmart.
Firefighters arrived to the east side of the store Saturday to find several pallets of plastic recycling materials engulfed in flames. Store manager Lori King said 30 to 40 bales of recyclable plastic were damaged. The store receives about $200 per bale when recycled. She said no damage was done to the store itself, but the recently repaved parking lot did sustain damage.
City Auto Plaza General Manager Mike Jannicelli said eight cars were damaged from fire and flames that spread to City Auto's property, but the amount of damage has not yet been determined.
Dumford also is a suspect in an arson case that occurred in the area of Four Mile Bridge in July, and he has two previous convictions of arson on record. According to a press release from the Cañon City Police Department, Dumford is known to panhandle in the Walmart parking lot. He was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a $3,000 bond. ... Complete article
William Lee Dumford, 60, was arrested Sunday evening on suspicion of second-degree arson and criminal mischief after a fire Saturday evening at Walmart.
Firefighters arrived to the east side of the store Saturday to find several pallets of plastic recycling materials engulfed in flames. Store manager Lori King said 30 to 40 bales of recyclable plastic were damaged. The store receives about $200 per bale when recycled. She said no damage was done to the store itself, but the recently repaved parking lot did sustain damage.
City Auto Plaza General Manager Mike Jannicelli said eight cars were damaged from fire and flames that spread to City Auto's property, but the amount of damage has not yet been determined.
Dumford also is a suspect in an arson case that occurred in the area of Four Mile Bridge in July, and he has two previous convictions of arson on record. According to a press release from the Cañon City Police Department, Dumford is known to panhandle in the Walmart parking lot. He was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a $3,000 bond. ... Complete article
Walmart self-fondling arrest leads to child-porn charges for EMT 10/02/2013
Police: Woman robbed, dragged across OKC Walmart parking lot 10/01/2013
NC stabbing suspect caught at Rock Hill Walmart 10/01/2013
George County sheriff warns of scam involving bogus checks that appear to be from Walmart 10/01/2013
Gallatin La police search for Walmart robbery suspect 10/01/2013
Theft at Tenn. Walmart caught on video, police seek thieves identity 10/01/2013
Cherryville NC police release surveillance pictures of Walmart robbers 10/01/2013
Shots fired during attempted robbery in California Walmart parking lot 09/28/2013
Texas woman charged with stealing nearly $80K from Walmart 10/02/2013
Armed man robs Walmart liquor store (last month) 10/02/2013
Man commits suicide at West End Billings, Montana Walmart after buying shotgun there 10/02/2013
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office targets theft at Wal-Mart, Target 10/02/2013
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Antioch Tenn. Walmart 10/02/2013
Wal-Mart reciept leads to arrest of Lubbock man in August arson case 10/03/2013
Recaptured inmate tracked to Salt Lake City Utah Wal-Mart 10/02/2013
Woman assaulted, robbed at Walmart in Seabrook NH 10/04/2013
Package found outside Fla. Walmart causes bomb scare 10/04/2013
Boynton Beach Fla. Police Search for Walmart Purse-Snatcher 10/04/2013
Two arrested for SANTA ROSA BEACH Fl. Walmart thefts 10/04/2013
Madison County man sues Wal-Mart, says security held him because he had no receipt for his own jacket (updated) 10/04/2013
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- A Madison County man is suing Wal-Mart, unidentified store employees and security contractors, claiming he was held against his will for up to 30 minutes while he was questioned about his lack of a receipt for his own jacket.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Deldricke Ragland and seeks $50,000 for the Oct. 15, 2011 incident at the 6140A University Drive store.
Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman said the company hasn't seen the complaint.
"While we haven't yet seen the claims in the lawsuit, we always want our customers to be treated with dignity and respect," he said. "We take these types of claims very seriously."
Ragland's complaint alleges he had gone to the store with his wife, and had completed his shopping and was waiting for her on a bench near the store's cashiers. He was then approached by a store greeter and someone "representing himself as connected with an outside or contract security company."
"These two individuals requested a receipt for a jacket inside Mr. Ragland's shopping basket," the lawsuit alleges.
Ragland claims he told them he had no receipt because he owned the jacket and had brought it with him to the store. The lawsuit also claims the jacket was more than four years old, had obvious signs of wear and tear and was not a "brand or type carried by Wal-Mart." ...... Complete article
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- A Madison County man is suing Wal-Mart, unidentified store employees and security contractors, claiming he was held against his will for up to 30 minutes while he was questioned about his lack of a receipt for his own jacket.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Deldricke Ragland and seeks $50,000 for the Oct. 15, 2011 incident at the 6140A University Drive store.
Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman said the company hasn't seen the complaint.
"While we haven't yet seen the claims in the lawsuit, we always want our customers to be treated with dignity and respect," he said. "We take these types of claims very seriously."
Ragland's complaint alleges he had gone to the store with his wife, and had completed his shopping and was waiting for her on a bench near the store's cashiers. He was then approached by a store greeter and someone "representing himself as connected with an outside or contract security company."
"These two individuals requested a receipt for a jacket inside Mr. Ragland's shopping basket," the lawsuit alleges.
Ragland claims he told them he had no receipt because he owned the jacket and had brought it with him to the store. The lawsuit also claims the jacket was more than four years old, had obvious signs of wear and tear and was not a "brand or type carried by Wal-Mart." ...... Complete article
Eastlake Co Ohio. police arrest mother, daughter in Walmart theft, pick up another shoplifter at the scene 10/04/2013
Police search for suspect in midtown Tulsa Walmart Neighborhood Market robbery 10/07/2013
Man gets 35 years for fatally stabbing wife in Walmart 10/08/2013
Police seek two for retail theft at Silver Spring Walmart 10/07/2013
The following article was originally posted with a few extra paragraphs. This is no longer available on line for one reason or another; however I cut and pasted those paragraphs about ‘Code Adam’, before it was removed and found an edited copy to link to. The missing paragraphs are recorded accurately although they aren't in the segment for the full article.
Police Searching For Suspect Who Exposed Himself To Teen At Orange County Ca. Wal-Mart 10/07/2013
ORANGE (CBSLA.com) — Police Tuesday are intensifying their search for a man accused of brushing up against and exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl at an Orange County Wal-Mart.
Julie Evans and her granddaughter were shopping for gifts in the baby aisle of the Wal-Mart in Orange when police said the suspect began tracking the victim.
“This guy circled around her quite a few times,” Evans said.
Police said the suspect brushed up against her before exposing himself in the middle of the aisle and touching himself.
Evans reported the incident to the store’s management but said nothing was done.
It wasn’t until her daughter called the store manager that she learned Wal-Mart has a system, known as ‘Code Adam’, to deal with threats inside the store.
“All any employee needs to do, whether it be a manager, associate, anybody, all they have to do is get on the intercom and say ‘Code Adam’ and the security team that’s in their office will lock it down without even coming out,” said the victim’s mother, Brook Salazar.
Evans said that did not happen and the suspect got away.
“I want to see every employee in the Wal-Mart at Orange to have to go to a safety training class to know exactly when you talk to them and they say ‘well our security is just for shoplifters’ come on, what’s more important? Merchandise or children?”
Wal-Mart declined an on-camera interview but released a statement condemning the incident and expressing cooperation with the investigation.
“This type of behavior is unacceptable. It’s upsetting that something like this could have happened in one of our stores. We have been providing information to local police and will continue to do so as needed,” the statement read.
Police have released surveillance footage of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Complete article
Police: Girl, 13, says man exposed himself in Orange Walmart
ORANGE (CBSLA.com) — Police Tuesday are intensifying their search for a man accused of brushing up against and exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl at an Orange County Wal-Mart.
Julie Evans and her granddaughter were shopping for gifts in the baby aisle of the Wal-Mart in Orange when police said the suspect began tracking the victim.
“This guy circled around her quite a few times,” Evans said.
Police said the suspect brushed up against her before exposing himself in the middle of the aisle and touching himself.
Evans reported the incident to the store’s management but said nothing was done.
It wasn’t until her daughter called the store manager that she learned Wal-Mart has a system, known as ‘Code Adam’, to deal with threats inside the store.
“All any employee needs to do, whether it be a manager, associate, anybody, all they have to do is get on the intercom and say ‘Code Adam’ and the security team that’s in their office will lock it down without even coming out,” said the victim’s mother, Brook Salazar.
Evans said that did not happen and the suspect got away.
“I want to see every employee in the Wal-Mart at Orange to have to go to a safety training class to know exactly when you talk to them and they say ‘well our security is just for shoplifters’ come on, what’s more important? Merchandise or children?”
Wal-Mart declined an on-camera interview but released a statement condemning the incident and expressing cooperation with the investigation.
“This type of behavior is unacceptable. It’s upsetting that something like this could have happened in one of our stores. We have been providing information to local police and will continue to do so as needed,” the statement read.
Police have released surveillance footage of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Complete article
Police: Girl, 13, says man exposed himself in Orange Walmart
Wake Forest police charge man in theft of computers, phones from Walmart 10/08/2013
Walmart.com's Peninsula headquarters evacuated over white powder scare 10/09/2013
SAN BRUNO -- A letter leaking white powder -- later ruled harmless and possibly a prank -- prompted a partial evacuation Tuesday of Walmart's online commerce headquarters, authorities said.
A worker discovered the powder seeping from a letter in the first floor mailroom at the building at 850 Cherry Ave. around 12:20 p.m. Testing subsequently showed it to be baking soda, but authorities were still investigating why it was sent to Walmart.com's offices, said Central County, Millbrae and San Bruno Deputy Fire Chief David Downing.
Downing said there's no good reason to send a powder-filled letter and authorities were looking into whether it was a prank or the work of an unhappy worker. Investigators were following leads, including the Redwood City return address on the envelope. ..... Complete article
SAN BRUNO -- A letter leaking white powder -- later ruled harmless and possibly a prank -- prompted a partial evacuation Tuesday of Walmart's online commerce headquarters, authorities said.
A worker discovered the powder seeping from a letter in the first floor mailroom at the building at 850 Cherry Ave. around 12:20 p.m. Testing subsequently showed it to be baking soda, but authorities were still investigating why it was sent to Walmart.com's offices, said Central County, Millbrae and San Bruno Deputy Fire Chief David Downing.
Downing said there's no good reason to send a powder-filled letter and authorities were looking into whether it was a prank or the work of an unhappy worker. Investigators were following leads, including the Redwood City return address on the envelope. ..... Complete article
Woman follows accused 'flasher' from Wal-Mart parking lot in Athens Alabama until police arrive 10/09/2013
ATHENS, Alabama - An Athens man was arrested for exposing himself to a woman in the Wal-Mart parking lot after the victim followed the man until police could arrive, according to Chief Floyd Johnson.
Earl Blake Emerson, 39, of Ardmore was arrested and charged with public lewdness. He was booked at Athens Police Department and released on $500 bond.
The incident occurred at 9:30 this morning when a woman called police to report a man exposing himself in the Wal-Mart parking lot on U.S. Highway 72.
"The female victim told our dispatcher she pulled into a parking place and noticed a man in the truck next to her staring at her," Johnson said. "When she looked over she noticed the man was masturbating. The victim then pulled behind the offender to get the tag number of the truck the man was in."
Johnson said Emerson moved to the driver's side of the truck and left the parking lot. The victim followed the truck until police officers arrived and stopped Emerson on Cactus Street. Complete article
ATHENS, Alabama - An Athens man was arrested for exposing himself to a woman in the Wal-Mart parking lot after the victim followed the man until police could arrive, according to Chief Floyd Johnson.
Earl Blake Emerson, 39, of Ardmore was arrested and charged with public lewdness. He was booked at Athens Police Department and released on $500 bond.
The incident occurred at 9:30 this morning when a woman called police to report a man exposing himself in the Wal-Mart parking lot on U.S. Highway 72.
"The female victim told our dispatcher she pulled into a parking place and noticed a man in the truck next to her staring at her," Johnson said. "When she looked over she noticed the man was masturbating. The victim then pulled behind the offender to get the tag number of the truck the man was in."
Johnson said Emerson moved to the driver's side of the truck and left the parking lot. The victim followed the truck until police officers arrived and stopped Emerson on Cactus Street. Complete article
Shoplifting suspect at Ga. Walmart nabbed with 17 items 10/09/2013
Shoplifter found with loaded gun and drugs in Pennsylvania Walmart 11/09/2013
Police: Man jumped into North Carolina Walmart bin, struck elderly man in face 10/09/2013
Walmarts top W.Va. list for retail sales of meth's pseudoephedrine 10/09/2013
Woman injured during attempted robbery at Tyler Tx Walmart 10/09/2013
Fire At Wal-Mart Linked Factory In Bangladesh Kills 10 People 10/09/2013
Yet another accident has cost the lives of factory workers in Bangladesh, shedding doubts on efforts to improve working conditions in the impoverished South Asian nation. This factory has been linked to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and other major retailers, whom had previously promised to address labor conditions in the country. Now, it’s fair to wonder if their efforts will be effective in reforming Bangladesh’s garment industry.
Beyond the 10 confirmed deaths, at least 50 more people were injured and officials fear that the death toll could rise. While details are not forthcoming, it is believed that the factory, manufacturing garments for two Canadian firms, Loblaw Corp. and Hudson’s Bay co. Loblaw corp. has already denied that any of its products were manufactured there and iterated the point that it has very high standards when working with outsourced companies.
The factory is also believed to have manufactured garments for Walmart corp. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has announced that it is seeking further information. Perhaps more so than any other firm, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has come under fire for conditions in Bangladesh. Critics charge that Walmart’s efforts to drive down prices are encouraging, or even forcing, local companies to cut corners in order to cut costs. Complete article
Yet another accident has cost the lives of factory workers in Bangladesh, shedding doubts on efforts to improve working conditions in the impoverished South Asian nation. This factory has been linked to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and other major retailers, whom had previously promised to address labor conditions in the country. Now, it’s fair to wonder if their efforts will be effective in reforming Bangladesh’s garment industry.
Beyond the 10 confirmed deaths, at least 50 more people were injured and officials fear that the death toll could rise. While details are not forthcoming, it is believed that the factory, manufacturing garments for two Canadian firms, Loblaw Corp. and Hudson’s Bay co. Loblaw corp. has already denied that any of its products were manufactured there and iterated the point that it has very high standards when working with outsourced companies.
The factory is also believed to have manufactured garments for Walmart corp. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has announced that it is seeking further information. Perhaps more so than any other firm, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has come under fire for conditions in Bangladesh. Critics charge that Walmart’s efforts to drive down prices are encouraging, or even forcing, local companies to cut corners in order to cut costs. Complete article
Police arrest man accused of taking upskirt photos of women in Fla. Target, Walmart 10/10/2013
Two suspects nabbed in Me. Walmart computer theft 10/10/2013
Family members indicted in theft from Rocky Mount Va. Walmart 10/10/2013
Suspect wanted in connection to Amherst Co. Va. Walmart theft 10/10/2013
ID needed for Fort Myers Fla. Walmart theft suspects 10/10/2013
Glendale PD: Suspected rapist seen at Phoenix Walmart 10/11/2013
Police trying to ID trio that stole 21 smartphones from NC Walmart 10/10/2013
Arrest Made In Robbery Of 70-Year-Old Woman Outside Fremont Ca. Walmart 10/11/2013
FREMONT (CBS SF) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery that seriously injured a woman outside a Walmart last week, Fremont police said Friday.
Alberto Solano, an 18-year-old Newark resident, was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of felony robbery, battery with serious bodily injury and elder abuse, Officer Geneva Bosques said.
Solano was identified by an off-duty police officer who saw a video of the attack on local news, Bosques said. The officer had previous contact with the suspect. Complete article
FREMONT (CBS SF) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery that seriously injured a woman outside a Walmart last week, Fremont police said Friday.
Alberto Solano, an 18-year-old Newark resident, was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of felony robbery, battery with serious bodily injury and elder abuse, Officer Geneva Bosques said.
Solano was identified by an off-duty police officer who saw a video of the attack on local news, Bosques said. The officer had previous contact with the suspect. Complete article
Police arrest mom for trying to steal 42 items from Ind. Walmart 10/11/2013
Armed gunman threatens employees in California Walmart 10/11/2013
Armed robbery by a gunman in a Virginia Walmart 10/11/2013
Woman arrested for leaving 1-year-old in car at Va. Walmart 10/11/2013 Police said the child, who was left unattended for less than 20 minutes, was not injured and was turned over to a relative.
Fire Crews Respond To Car Fire At Kan. Walmart 10/12/2013
Walmart's tough stance on shoplifters taxes local police departments 10/12/2013
This year, state police have charged or cited 135 people for stealing more than $35,000 worth of merchandise, according to a Morning Call review of court filings originating from the Lower Macungie Walmart. If that rate continues, police will net nearly 180 shoplifters by year's end, a number that would easily become a one-year record for retail thefts in the township for the past decade.
And that's just the number of people who have been caught.
Across the region, where Walmart exists so do a high number of retail theft arrests, a fact that police attribute in part to the diligence of Walmart's security staff, the size and popularity of the store and the fact that many Walmarts are open around the clock.
Walmart spokeswoman Dianna Gee said the company has increased staffing and put more emphasis on theft prevention at the Lower Macungie store this year.
"That doesn't mean there has been an increase [in shoplifting]," she said. "It means we're doing a better job [catching thieves]."
She noted shoplifters represent a small fraction of the 140 million customers who visit Walmart stores daily. And that Walmart has developed strong working relationships with local police to combat shoplifting.
"It's something every retailer faces," Gee said.
Police see more of it, though, when Walmart sets up shop. Whitehall Township police responded to 124 shoplifting calls through September at the Walmart at 2601 MacArthur Road, according to police Chief Linda Kulp. Last year, the number of calls totaled 254, more than any other store on the road that boasts hundreds of retail outlets.
Kulp said her department handles about 20 shoplifting cases weekly at stores that include Walmart, Kmart and shops in the Lehigh Valley mall. Either shoplifters prefer Walmart or they're getting caught more at that store. Walmart accounted for one-third of the retail thefts Whitehall police handled in 2012, more than the Lehigh Valley Mall.
The Colonial Regional Police Department reported 68 retail thefts by the end of September at the Walmart on Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.
Police Chief Roy D. Seiple said his officers deal with about 75 shoplifting cases per year there, more than twice the number at Kohl's department store, which had the second most number of cases. Complete article
This year, state police have charged or cited 135 people for stealing more than $35,000 worth of merchandise, according to a Morning Call review of court filings originating from the Lower Macungie Walmart. If that rate continues, police will net nearly 180 shoplifters by year's end, a number that would easily become a one-year record for retail thefts in the township for the past decade.
And that's just the number of people who have been caught.
Across the region, where Walmart exists so do a high number of retail theft arrests, a fact that police attribute in part to the diligence of Walmart's security staff, the size and popularity of the store and the fact that many Walmarts are open around the clock.
Walmart spokeswoman Dianna Gee said the company has increased staffing and put more emphasis on theft prevention at the Lower Macungie store this year.
"That doesn't mean there has been an increase [in shoplifting]," she said. "It means we're doing a better job [catching thieves]."
She noted shoplifters represent a small fraction of the 140 million customers who visit Walmart stores daily. And that Walmart has developed strong working relationships with local police to combat shoplifting.
"It's something every retailer faces," Gee said.
Police see more of it, though, when Walmart sets up shop. Whitehall Township police responded to 124 shoplifting calls through September at the Walmart at 2601 MacArthur Road, according to police Chief Linda Kulp. Last year, the number of calls totaled 254, more than any other store on the road that boasts hundreds of retail outlets.
Kulp said her department handles about 20 shoplifting cases weekly at stores that include Walmart, Kmart and shops in the Lehigh Valley mall. Either shoplifters prefer Walmart or they're getting caught more at that store. Walmart accounted for one-third of the retail thefts Whitehall police handled in 2012, more than the Lehigh Valley Mall.
The Colonial Regional Police Department reported 68 retail thefts by the end of September at the Walmart on Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.
Police Chief Roy D. Seiple said his officers deal with about 75 shoplifting cases per year there, more than twice the number at Kohl's department store, which had the second most number of cases. Complete article
Berlin Md. woman charged in Walmart theft 10/13/2013
RHS Football Players Help Deputies Catch a Theft Suspect at Callaway Fla. Walmart 10/13/2013
A local football team helps put a would-be shoplifter behind bars. Rutherford High School football players say they were out in front of the Callaway Walmart fundraising for new uniforms.
Angela Brooks, a JV Football Parent, witnessed the happenings. "All of a sudden we looked and of course there's a cop there and a guy comes flying in and tells the boys to go after him."
A Bay County deputy asks the Rutherford football team for help in trying to arrest a shoplifter. Eight players sprang into action. "People were telling me that they went that way and they went this way *laugh* so i couldn't catch them."
The players chased the alleged shoplifter through the Wal-mart on North Tyndall Parkway. Yakeif Duncan then tackled the suspect. "He threw a punch at me, I dodged it and one of my friends was like, oh once he threw the punch he tackled him and then wrapped him up. And he tried to get away from him and we just slammed him."
The robber then begged for the boys to let him go. "He's like alright dog, Don't do this man. C'mon let me go."
Video sent to Newschannel 7 from a viewer shows the man in cuffs. The boys didn't even hesitate when the deputy asked for help.
"They thought he was joking initially, but as soon as they realized he was serious they just took off and of course them being football players and opportunity to make a tackle laugh*.
Rutherford Football Head Coach Alvin Dempsey told NewsChannel 7 he and his staff teach the kids what to do in situations like this. "That's one of the things we talk about in building our program-character, young men, great citizens. You know it’s just some of the things we teach that they just stepped up and did today." Complete article
A local football team helps put a would-be shoplifter behind bars. Rutherford High School football players say they were out in front of the Callaway Walmart fundraising for new uniforms.
Angela Brooks, a JV Football Parent, witnessed the happenings. "All of a sudden we looked and of course there's a cop there and a guy comes flying in and tells the boys to go after him."
A Bay County deputy asks the Rutherford football team for help in trying to arrest a shoplifter. Eight players sprang into action. "People were telling me that they went that way and they went this way *laugh* so i couldn't catch them."
The players chased the alleged shoplifter through the Wal-mart on North Tyndall Parkway. Yakeif Duncan then tackled the suspect. "He threw a punch at me, I dodged it and one of my friends was like, oh once he threw the punch he tackled him and then wrapped him up. And he tried to get away from him and we just slammed him."
The robber then begged for the boys to let him go. "He's like alright dog, Don't do this man. C'mon let me go."
Video sent to Newschannel 7 from a viewer shows the man in cuffs. The boys didn't even hesitate when the deputy asked for help.
"They thought he was joking initially, but as soon as they realized he was serious they just took off and of course them being football players and opportunity to make a tackle laugh*.
Rutherford Football Head Coach Alvin Dempsey told NewsChannel 7 he and his staff teach the kids what to do in situations like this. "That's one of the things we talk about in building our program-character, young men, great citizens. You know it’s just some of the things we teach that they just stepped up and did today." Complete article
Man attempts to steal shotgun at gunpoint in South Carolina Walmart 10/13/2013 A Clover man was arrested at York’s Walmart Sunday after threatening to “shoot up” the store if a clerk didn’t let him leave with a shotgun, according to a York police report.
Three injured when SUV hits objects in Las Vegas Nav. Wal-Mart parking lot 10/13/2013
EBT benefit card glitch sparks Walmart shopping sprees in Louisiana 10/13/2013: Blog post with several articles on subject: Have practice runs for Wal-Mart food riots begun?
Oswego County NY trio charged in Walmart scheme to steal, return coffee press, shower curtains 10/14/2013
Couple walk out of Walmart Pa. with four televisions 10/14/2013
Fairfield police looking for Wal-Mart arson suspect 10/14/2013
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Police are looking for a suspect who started a fire inside the 24-hour Wal-Mart store early Monday morning.
Police and fire responded to the store at 2701 N. Texas St. at 3:25 a.m. after citizens reported a fire and explosions, Sgt. Troy Oviatt said.
The building was evacuated, and it was determined a fire burned through a wicker basket and caused several carbon dioxide containers to rupture, Oviatt said. Complete article
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Police are looking for a suspect who started a fire inside the 24-hour Wal-Mart store early Monday morning.
Police and fire responded to the store at 2701 N. Texas St. at 3:25 a.m. after citizens reported a fire and explosions, Sgt. Troy Oviatt said.
The building was evacuated, and it was determined a fire burned through a wicker basket and caused several carbon dioxide containers to rupture, Oviatt said. Complete article
Winona Mn. man gets nearly 2 years in prison for attempted Walmart robbery 10/15/2013
Cash Reward Offered For Spokane Wa. Walmart Robbery Suspect 10/15/2013
Police investigate shooting in Sumter SC Walmart parking lot 10/15/2013
Deputies: Man exposed himself to woman in SC Walmart parking lot 10/15/2013
LAKE WYLIE, SC (WBTV) - Deputies in South Carolina are asking for help locating a man accused of exposing himself to women at a Lake Wylie Walmart and Food Lion.
According to investigators, a man is accused of approaching a woman at the Walmart in Lake Wylie in mid-June.
A woman reported that while she was walking into the garden section that a man approached her and told her something might be leaking from her car.
He told her that he just got off work at Walmart and she would need to move her vehicle to the back of the parking lot so he wouldn't get in trouble with his job. Complete article
LAKE WYLIE, SC (WBTV) - Deputies in South Carolina are asking for help locating a man accused of exposing himself to women at a Lake Wylie Walmart and Food Lion.
According to investigators, a man is accused of approaching a woman at the Walmart in Lake Wylie in mid-June.
A woman reported that while she was walking into the garden section that a man approached her and told her something might be leaking from her car.
He told her that he just got off work at Walmart and she would need to move her vehicle to the back of the parking lot so he wouldn't get in trouble with his job. Complete article
Lake Worth Fla. man accused of biting, pulling knife on Walmart security 10/15/2013
What started as a shoplifter being stopped turned into a knife fight with a biting man for three Walmart security guards according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
It happened at the Lake Worth Walmart at 4545 Hypoluxo Road on Saturday at about 4 p.m. Security watched as Dean Wright, 34, began bagging $786 worth of items while in the bedding section, including GoPro video cameras and an airsoft machine gun, deputies say.
Security workers identified themselves and tried to stop Wright. But after biting a guard, he then pulled a knife. A customer saw the melee and punched Wright in the face and a guard kicked away the knife, according to the report. Complete article
What started as a shoplifter being stopped turned into a knife fight with a biting man for three Walmart security guards according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
It happened at the Lake Worth Walmart at 4545 Hypoluxo Road on Saturday at about 4 p.m. Security watched as Dean Wright, 34, began bagging $786 worth of items while in the bedding section, including GoPro video cameras and an airsoft machine gun, deputies say.
Security workers identified themselves and tried to stop Wright. But after biting a guard, he then pulled a knife. A customer saw the melee and punched Wright in the face and a guard kicked away the knife, according to the report. Complete article
Lubbock police seeking accomplice in shoplifting at Wal-Mart 10/16/2013
Man accused of taking photos under woman's dress at Bossier Pa. Walmart 10/16/2013
KPD: Woman steals flat screen from Kingsport Tenn. Walmart using a motorized scooter 10/16/2013
Shoplifter posing as policeman threatens Ky. Walmart employees with gun 10/17/2013
Man Burglarizes Three Tenn. Walmart Stores In One Day 10/17/2013
Man blew up fireworks in Gainesville Fla. Walmart, police say 10/17/2013
A Gainesville man was arrested after police say he lit and threw fireworks inside a Walmart store Wednesday night.
Gainesville Police say Darnell James Haley, 24, of 1046 SE 41st Drive, walked into the Walmart on Archer Road at 10:56 p.m. with fireworks. While inside, Haley used a cigarette lighter to light the fireworks, the police report said.
After Haley lit the fireworks, he dropped them on the floor in the electronics department where they caused damage by leaving several burn marks on the tile floor, the report said. Complete article
A Gainesville man was arrested after police say he lit and threw fireworks inside a Walmart store Wednesday night.
Gainesville Police say Darnell James Haley, 24, of 1046 SE 41st Drive, walked into the Walmart on Archer Road at 10:56 p.m. with fireworks. While inside, Haley used a cigarette lighter to light the fireworks, the police report said.
After Haley lit the fireworks, he dropped them on the floor in the electronics department where they caused damage by leaving several burn marks on the tile floor, the report said. Complete article
Police: Man facing child pornography charges shot video of girls at New Castle Pa. Walmart with hidden camera 10/17/2013
Michigan Wal-Mart staffer Kristopher Oswald says he was sacked for trying to save woman in parking lot assault 10/17/2013
HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. Wal-Mart's firing of a Michigan man who says he tried to help a woman being assaulted in one of the retail giant's parking lots is being met with outrage.
Some CBSNews.com readers are even calling for a boycott of the Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Kristopher Oswald, 30, told WXYZ-TV in Detroit that he ended up fighting with the woman's attacker as he tried to defend her at a Hartland Township store.
Wal-Mart has policies against workplace violence to prevent employees from assaulting co-workers or tackling a shoplifter, but it appears nothing allows for them to assist in situations of imminent danger and self-defense, he said.
A spokeswoman for Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. told The Associated Press on Thursday that while the company understood Oswald's intentions, his actions violated company policy.
"We had to make a tough decision, one that we don't take lightly, and he's no longer with the company," company spokeswoman Ashley Hardie said. Complete article
He was later offered his job back which he refused as reported in article below.
HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. Wal-Mart's firing of a Michigan man who says he tried to help a woman being assaulted in one of the retail giant's parking lots is being met with outrage.
Some CBSNews.com readers are even calling for a boycott of the Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Kristopher Oswald, 30, told WXYZ-TV in Detroit that he ended up fighting with the woman's attacker as he tried to defend her at a Hartland Township store.
Wal-Mart has policies against workplace violence to prevent employees from assaulting co-workers or tackling a shoplifter, but it appears nothing allows for them to assist in situations of imminent danger and self-defense, he said.
A spokeswoman for Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. told The Associated Press on Thursday that while the company understood Oswald's intentions, his actions violated company policy.
"We had to make a tough decision, one that we don't take lightly, and he's no longer with the company," company spokeswoman Ashley Hardie said. Complete article
He was later offered his job back which he refused as reported in article below.
Walmart in North Bergen NJ evacuated after man says there are bombs in the store, police say 10/18/2013
NORTH BERGEN -- The Walmart on 88th Street was evacuated yesterday after a man called the store and said that there were bombs inside of the store, police said.
Around 4:25 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart at 2100 88th St., police said.
Workers at the Walmart told police that they received a call from a man who told police that there were bombs inside the store and that if the workers notified police he would detonate the bombs, police said.
The man told workers that if he gave them money through Green Dot Money Packs, that he would not detonate the bombs, police said. Complete article
NORTH BERGEN -- The Walmart on 88th Street was evacuated yesterday after a man called the store and said that there were bombs inside of the store, police said.
Around 4:25 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart at 2100 88th St., police said.
Workers at the Walmart told police that they received a call from a man who told police that there were bombs inside the store and that if the workers notified police he would detonate the bombs, police said.
The man told workers that if he gave them money through Green Dot Money Packs, that he would not detonate the bombs, police said. Complete article
Commissioner on Walmart shoppers: 'They're afraid': Commissioners to ask Public Safety Commission to look into shoplifting incidents at Walmart. 10/18/2013
Lower Macungie commissioners are voicing concern for the safety of shoppers at a Walmart store in the township amid a high number of shoplifting arrests there this year.
Commissioners on Thursday night said they would ask their Public Safety Commission to discuss the crimes at Walmart after Commissioner Ryan Conrad suggested the township send a letter to the department store chain outlining its concerns.
"People have told me they don't want to shop there," Conrad said. "They're afraid."
"I think that, as a township, although we can't [force them to do anything], we can at least put them on notice that we care." Complete article
Lower Macungie commissioners are voicing concern for the safety of shoppers at a Walmart store in the township amid a high number of shoplifting arrests there this year.
Commissioners on Thursday night said they would ask their Public Safety Commission to discuss the crimes at Walmart after Commissioner Ryan Conrad suggested the township send a letter to the department store chain outlining its concerns.
"People have told me they don't want to shop there," Conrad said. "They're afraid."
"I think that, as a township, although we can't [force them to do anything], we can at least put them on notice that we care." Complete article
DEA: Fla. Walmart pharmacy worker stole $100,000 in pills 10/18/2013
Greenville NC Man Accused Of Stealing Shrimp, Steaks, And Perfume 10/18/2013
Goose killed with bow and arrow in Gatineau, Que Walmart parking lot 10/18/2013
A Gatineau, Que., man is facing charges after allegedly killing a Canada goose with a bow and arrow in a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday.
The 911 call came from a witness at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Gatineau police said.
When officers arrived at the Walmart on 51 Boulevard de la Gappe, they found a goose that had been killed with a bow and arrow. Complete article
A Gatineau, Que., man is facing charges after allegedly killing a Canada goose with a bow and arrow in a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday.
The 911 call came from a witness at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Gatineau police said.
When officers arrived at the Walmart on 51 Boulevard de la Gappe, they found a goose that had been killed with a bow and arrow. Complete article
Pa. Wal-Mart deer hunter gets probation 10/18/2013
Walmart Scam Targets Victims by Mail 10/18/2013
Alligator forces Walmart to lock doors 10/20/2013
Two women accused of taking 614 items from Walmart in Utica 10/20/2013
Nashville man steals from Walmart with minors 10/20/2013
Info needed in Walmart cellphone theft 10/20/2013
Long Island NY cops nab Walmart employee and charge him sexually abusing a 5-year-old boy 10/20/2013
Police arrested a 22-year-old Walmart employee who they said sexually abused a boy in the bathroom at one of the chain’s Long Island stores, Suffolk County cops said Sunday.
Matthew Bulmer, an employee of the Islandia store, lured a 5-year-old boy who was at the store with his mother into the bathroom and sexually abused him around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, cops said.
Bulmer was charged with first-degree sex abuse and acting in a manner to injure a child. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip. Complete article
Police arrested a 22-year-old Walmart employee who they said sexually abused a boy in the bathroom at one of the chain’s Long Island stores, Suffolk County cops said Sunday.
Matthew Bulmer, an employee of the Islandia store, lured a 5-year-old boy who was at the store with his mother into the bathroom and sexually abused him around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, cops said.
Bulmer was charged with first-degree sex abuse and acting in a manner to injure a child. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip. Complete article
Fire department evacuates Staunton Va. Walmart 10/21/2013
Here's The Weirdest Stuff That Happened At Walmart This Week 10/18/2013
Three people shot in argument outside Arizona Walmart 11/20/2013
Suspects stole TVs, computer, Airsoft guns from Meijer Inc., Walmart, Big Rapids Mich. police say 10/21/2013
Salisbury NC man charged with threatening Walmart loss prevention officer with box cutter 10/21/2013
Oswego County duo charged with stealing 25 iPhone cases from Granby NY Walmart 10/21/2013
Woman accused of shoplifting from Walmart leads Baytown Tx. police on chase 10/21/2013
Carlsbad NM police: Walmart employee embezzles money to pay for medical bills 10/2/2013
Man accused of flashing woman at Lake Wylie NC Walmart receives threats 10/22/2013
Surveillance shows thieves stealing expensive items from Mt. Pleasant Pa. Walmart 10/22/2013
Charges lodged against Rochester NY woman following theft from Walmart 10/22/2013
Report of a gun stolen from a New York Walmart 11/22/2013
Credit card thieves shopped at Conn. Walmart 10/22/2013
Prosecutors: Man killed Noblesville aunt, in 2011, bought gold chain at Pa. Wal-Mart with her credit cards 10/22/2013
State Police Cracking Down After Recent Thefts At Pa. Wal-Marts 10/22/2013
Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Allegedly Exposing Himself To Teen At OC Wal-Mart 10/22/2013
Fla. Walmart toy department worker arrested in molestation of 2 boys 10/23/2013
A Walmart toy department worker is in jail after investigators say he sexually abused two boys over a period of about six years.
Ormond Beach resident Brandon Giove was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexual battery and two counts of lewd/lascivious molestation, records show. Giove, 22, is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail without bail.
Volusia County sheriff’s investigators learned in September that Giove, who worked in the toy department of the Ormond Beach Walmart, had “engaged in sex acts and inappropriately touched two boys multiple times over the course of about six years,” sheriff’s spokesman Brandon Haught said. Complete article
A Walmart toy department worker is in jail after investigators say he sexually abused two boys over a period of about six years.
Ormond Beach resident Brandon Giove was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexual battery and two counts of lewd/lascivious molestation, records show. Giove, 22, is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail without bail.
Volusia County sheriff’s investigators learned in September that Giove, who worked in the toy department of the Ormond Beach Walmart, had “engaged in sex acts and inappropriately touched two boys multiple times over the course of about six years,” sheriff’s spokesman Brandon Haught said. Complete article
Police looking for man responsible for 'quick change' scam at Wal-Mart in Silver Spring Township Pa. 10/23/2013
Two Men Arrested in Connection with Explosive Devices in Camden Del. Walmart 10/23/2013
CAMDEN, Del. - Two men have been arrested in connection with the discharging of homemade explosive devices in the Walmart in Camden.
According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, the incident happened on September 21. Investigators were called to the scene around 6:30 that night to check out two suspicious devices blown up inside two different restrooms.
An investigation eventually led to Malcolm A. Casson, 21, and Bradford J. Husfelt, 20. Both are from the Dover area. Complete article
CAMDEN, Del. - Two men have been arrested in connection with the discharging of homemade explosive devices in the Walmart in Camden.
According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, the incident happened on September 21. Investigators were called to the scene around 6:30 that night to check out two suspicious devices blown up inside two different restrooms.
An investigation eventually led to Malcolm A. Casson, 21, and Bradford J. Husfelt, 20. Both are from the Dover area. Complete article
2 Arrested After Homemade Explosive Devices Discharge Inside Walmart 10/23/2013
West Milwaukee Walmart store evacuated after bomb threat 10/23/2013
Police searching for suspect in Fla. Walmart robbery 10/24/2013
Man fired by Wal-Mart rejects job offer from store 10/25/2013
A Linden man fired by Wal-Mart in Hartland Township for aiding an assault victim in the store parking lot says he rejected the store’s offer to return to his job.
Kristopher Oswald said Thursday that Arkansas-based Wal-Mart has been “unwilling to compromise” in negotiating a return to his job, which he lost Oct. 13 when he assisted a woman who screamed for help in the store parking lot.
“The entire situation has left me with incredible anxiety,” the 30-year-old Oswald said. “Wal-Mart feels it’s absolutely not their responsibility to help an associate harmed while on the clock. I have refused their offer to take my job back for fear of retaliation.
“They could not guarantee that nothing would happen from management if I did take my job,” he added. “It’s a day-to-day struggle. I feel like if I say the wrong thing, I’m going to have a company coming after me.”
Messages left for Wal-Mart’s corporate public information office haven’t been returned.
Oswald said he wants the company to issue a formal apology and eliminate from his personnel record that he was fired for violating store policy. Complete article
A Linden man fired by Wal-Mart in Hartland Township for aiding an assault victim in the store parking lot says he rejected the store’s offer to return to his job.
Kristopher Oswald said Thursday that Arkansas-based Wal-Mart has been “unwilling to compromise” in negotiating a return to his job, which he lost Oct. 13 when he assisted a woman who screamed for help in the store parking lot.
“The entire situation has left me with incredible anxiety,” the 30-year-old Oswald said. “Wal-Mart feels it’s absolutely not their responsibility to help an associate harmed while on the clock. I have refused their offer to take my job back for fear of retaliation.
“They could not guarantee that nothing would happen from management if I did take my job,” he added. “It’s a day-to-day struggle. I feel like if I say the wrong thing, I’m going to have a company coming after me.”
Messages left for Wal-Mart’s corporate public information office haven’t been returned.
Oswald said he wants the company to issue a formal apology and eliminate from his personnel record that he was fired for violating store policy. Complete article
IMPD: Man took pictures up women's dresses at Ind. Walmart store 10/25/2013
Man's body found at Portsmouth Va. Walmart 10/25/2013
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - A man’s body was found inside a Portsmouth Wal-Mart.
Det. Misty Holley with the Portsmouth Police Department told WAVY.com officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart on Frederick Boulevard on Oct. 25 for a report of an unresponsive, unconscious man.
The man was pronounced dead after officers arrived. Police roped off the area by the bathrooms near the electronics department of the store. Wal-Mart closed the electronics department entirely during the investigation.
Detectives have identified the victim as 37-year-old John Beau Calland of Virginia Beach. His cause of death is unknown. They are waiting for information from the Medical Examiner's office. Complete article
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - A man’s body was found inside a Portsmouth Wal-Mart.
Det. Misty Holley with the Portsmouth Police Department told WAVY.com officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart on Frederick Boulevard on Oct. 25 for a report of an unresponsive, unconscious man.
The man was pronounced dead after officers arrived. Police roped off the area by the bathrooms near the electronics department of the store. Wal-Mart closed the electronics department entirely during the investigation.
Detectives have identified the victim as 37-year-old John Beau Calland of Virginia Beach. His cause of death is unknown. They are waiting for information from the Medical Examiner's office. Complete article
UPDATE: Man’s body found inside Portsmouth Va. Walmart 10/25/2013
Donation box containing $100 stolen from NM Walmart 10/25/2013
Local Wal-Mart evacuated third time in a week after bomb threats 10/26/2013
Negligent Walmart shopper loses $3,000 in theft of purse 10/26/2013
Drug addict stabs meat with syringe at Wa. Walmart 10/26/2013
POULSBO, Wash. - Police have arrested 33-year-old Daniel Oaks Thieman, a heroin addict who they say walked into a Poulsbo Walmart, stabbed meat tubes, fell asleep, and then walked out of the store Friday morning.
Shortly after 6 a.m. an employee was alerted by a customer that a hypodermic syringe had been found stabbed into a Jimmy Dean sausage tube. While removing the meat, the employee noted another tube with hole pokes, and immediately alerted the on-duty manager who dialed 911.
"Somebody had pushed a syringe into the tube at an angle, and it poked out the other side," Poulsbo Police Officer Nick Hoke said. "The actual metal needle tip was not attached to the syringe though." Complete article
POULSBO, Wash. - Police have arrested 33-year-old Daniel Oaks Thieman, a heroin addict who they say walked into a Poulsbo Walmart, stabbed meat tubes, fell asleep, and then walked out of the store Friday morning.
Shortly after 6 a.m. an employee was alerted by a customer that a hypodermic syringe had been found stabbed into a Jimmy Dean sausage tube. While removing the meat, the employee noted another tube with hole pokes, and immediately alerted the on-duty manager who dialed 911.
"Somebody had pushed a syringe into the tube at an angle, and it poked out the other side," Poulsbo Police Officer Nick Hoke said. "The actual metal needle tip was not attached to the syringe though." Complete article
Walmart Heiress Asks To Expunge DWI Arrest 10/27/2013
Charges: Alabaster man sexually exposed himself at Pelham Al. Walmart parking lot 10/28/2013
Fla. Police seek Walmart parking lot power tool thief 10/28/2013
Death penalty decision coming in SD Walmart stabbing 10/28/2013
Drive-by shooting reported at Rock Hill NC Walmart 10/28/2013
Gainesville Fla. man hides Wal-Mart headphones in pants, fights officer 10/29/2013
Arrest made in abduction, rape outside Gwinnett Ga. Walmart 10/29/2013
Tenn. Walmart employee steals Halloween 10/29/2013
Lake Worth Fla. Walmart employee accused of stealing lottery tickets 10/29/2013
Police charge Waterloo Ia. woman with Wal-Mart toilet scam 10/29/2013
"Lewd act" in Walmart parking lot in Macomb prompts arrest: Kentucky man faces charges in McDonough and Schuyler Ill. counties 10/30/2013
Woman caught attempting to steal Okla. Walmart linens 10/30/2013
Ill. Walmart workers arrested in debit card scam 10/29/2013
3 Charged in Thefts from Waynesboro Va. Walmart 10/30/2013
Man arrested in connection to Va. Walmart larcenies 10/29/2013
Three Arrested for Shoplifting From Lacey NJ Walmart 10/30/2013
Onlooker fires shot as shoplifting suspect pursued at West Chatham Ga. Wal-Mart 10/30/2013
UPDATE: Police ID man found dead at Portsmouth Va. Walmart 10/31/2013
Man Charged in Receipt Scam at Delaware Wal-Mart 10/31/2013
Grand Island Neb.'s north Walmart evacuated after bomb threat 10/31/2013
Career criminal arrested for stealing carts full of merchandise from North Fort Myers Fla. Walmart 10/31/2013
Gas leak forces evacuation of Shawnee Ks. Walmart 10/31/2013
Firefighters: Small fire at NC Walmart extinguished by employee 10/31/2013
Man Walks into Ark. Walmart with 3 Women, Walks Out with 3 Stolen TVs 10/31/2013
Walmart: the next clean energy giant? 10/30/2013
Walmart Disabled Greeter Matt Wood Fired For Clocking In Late 11/28/2013
Al Norman celebrates 20 years of battling Walmart 10/24/2013
Dollar General Beats Walmart 10/27/2013
24 Sad Photos Of Wal-Mart Doing It Wrong 10/28/2013
Walmart Investigates Minn. Pork Farm after Animal Abuse Claims 10/30/2013
Babe star James Cromwell attacks Walmart Minn. supplier's treatment of pigs 10/30/2013
Wal-Mart to promote 25,000 workers. Policy change or publicity stunt? (+video) 10/29/2013
Wal-Mart: We felt the government shutdown: The head of the retailer's US operations said sales were hurt by the closure, especially in neighborhoods with federal workers. 10/29/2013
Neb. Walmart teacher recognition 10/29/2013
Liquor license suspensions for two Wash. Walmart stores 10/28/2013
Local Alabama pharmacist reacts to Walmart's proposal to become main provider of Medicaid drugs 10/28/2013
Wal-Mart Checking Complaints About Greeter Firing 10/28/2013
Walmart grocery developer makes changes to plan 10/26/2013
Or. Walmart appeal headed to high court; Matt Langer recall returns: Sherwood news 10/26/2013
Walmart makes pitch to become Alabama's main provider of presciption drugs through Medicaid 10/25/2013
Sherwood Councilor Dave Grant responds to Walmart-driven recall effort against him 10/24/2013
Walmart makes push to galvanize position, in Northbrook Ill., opponents stand their ground 10/23/2013
Northbrook Ill. issues order mandating Walmart not use its seal 10/23/2013
With Walmart as a lab, PSU investigates how green roofs work 10/23/2013
Walmart and Protestors Clash Over Wages 10/23/2013
5 ways Wal-Mart is changing 10/22/2013 More self-checkout lanes; More 'made in the USA' goods; Smaller locations; Deeper holiday discounts; Tons of ads
Matthew Yglesius: Why Wal-Mart's E-Commerce Efforts Will Fail 10/22/2013
Breaking: Wal-Mart workers on strike, defying firings 10/18/2013
Alaska fisheries battle Walmart over sustainability label 10/20/2013
New York Times: Wal-Mart Heavies Up on Talent in Retail Battle with Amazon 10/20/2013
14 Wal-Mart facts that will blow your mind 10/18/2013
Asia's Week: Wal-Mart's Checkouts, Retail Rough-Go 10/18/2013 The mammoth U.S. chain said this week it would close 20 underperforming stores even as it continues to build more on net elsewhere in the country.
Walmart rolls out aggressive plans for holidays 10/18/2013
Outrage over Wal-Mart's sacking of hero employee 10/18/2013
Fired Walmart worker: Retailer ready to rehire Good Samaritan (+video) 10/18/2013
Hialeah Gardens Walmart Employees Rally Against Managers for More Hours 10/18/2013
Wal-Mart Is Cleared by India in Probe of 2010 Purchase 10/17/2013
Streets to be named after Walmart, St. Jude 10/17/2013
'Walmart moms' air disgust with D.C. 10/16/2013
Miss. won't have to cover Walmart, other stores' losses in EBT card malfunction 10/16/2013
UAH engineering professor: 'No reason' to question findings of Wal-Mart-financed traffic study 10/15/2013 .... The city paid Anderson $7,000 to review Skipper's findings after members of the Midtown Huntsville Association requested a second, independent traffic study. The association is largely comprised of residents of the Piedmont neighborhood behind Mason Plaza.
Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke: US Economy Tough, Unpredictable 10/15/2013
Government shutdown thins Wal-Mart shopping list 10/15/2013 Government paralysis has led to less spending by shoppers, Wal-Mart executives told analysts and investors Tuesday.
India's Bureaucratic Nightmare Kills Wal-Mart Retail That Could Benefit Millions in Poverty 10/15/2013 This report came out as Wal-Mart had it's own bureaucratic problems with EBT cards and there is mucyh more evidence to indicate that their bureaucratic problems are growing as bad if not worse than India's. Furthermore it ignore the fact that Wal-Mart brings poverty to many places and their products are so low quality that they ahve to be replace much more often.
Walmart upping NFL ad buys on Thanksgiving Day to push ‘Black Friday’ sales 10/14/2013 Walmart has been an advertiser on National Football League broadcasts in the past, but the retail giant rarely has bought a lot of TV spots during games because of the high cost. But, all that appears to be changing as the retailer is increasing its NFL advertising this Thanksgiving to support its Black Friday sales, reports AdAge.
After quarter-century fight, Walmart arrives in St. Albans 10/11/2013
Wal-Mart employee recalls time spent in concentration camp 10/11/2013
At Walmart and Other Retailers, Price-Matching Has Its Perils 10/09/2013
Where Wal-Mart Isn't: Four Countries the Retailer Can't Conquer 10/10/2013 Wal-Mart (WMT) is the biggest retailer in the world, with sales of $135 billion in 26 countries outside the U.S. But it doesn’t have stores in some of the world’s biggest markets. Not in Germany, not in South Korea, not in Russia. And as of this week, not in India, either.
School district says ‘no’ to Walmart 10/10/2013 Why did a small school district in suburban Chicago just tell Walmart that it would not provide major tax breaks for the company to build a 300,000-square-foot store? ...... That apparently quashes the deal.
Lecturers to discuss Walmart labor practices 10/10/2013
Pumpkins, hay catch fire outside Cornelius Walmart 10/09/2013
Wal-Mart parts ways from India partner, delays retail store plans until 'conditions allow' 10/09/2013 MUMBAI, India – Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday it is splitting from its Indian business partner and suspending plans for its own retail stores in India because strict government regulations on sourcing from local small businesses make it impossible.
VCU student reaches finals in national Walmart competition 10/08/2013
Virginia Mason wins another exclusive contract to care for Walmart employees 10/08/2013 With "exclusive contracts" how can they claim this is a competitive market? Furthermore should Wal-Mart be controlling anyones health care? Should the patients ahve their say?
Gas Line Break At North Spokane Wal-Mart 10/08/2013
Walmart Stores In India? Retailer Fights Losing Battle With Bureaucracy 10/07/2013
How Angry Walmart Workers Helped Convince Foreign Investors To Dump Shares 10/07/2013
Forbes: Update on Walmart Pittsfield: Cleaner, But Out of Stock 10/07/2013
Update: Lamont Ca. residents oppose Walmart development 10/04/2013
Portland takes stand against investing in Walmart 10/04/2013
Cibolo residents file lawsuit in Walmart case 10/04/2013
Wal-Mart Stores Eyeing Acquisitions in China 10/04/2013
City asks judge to throw out Sarasota Walmart lawsuit 10/04/2013
Portland takes stand against Walmart 10/03/2013
Dollar stores win as Wal-Mart fumbles 10/03/2013
Sherwood camping ban, with anti-Walmart roots, back to staff for final touches 10/02/2013
Suffolk Walmart temporarily closes after carbon monoxide detected 10/01/2013
Suit puts Mt. Laurel Walmart on hold 10/01/2013
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