A Walmart customer in [Location] found himself in an unusual situation after a self-checkout mishap involving avocados. The customer, attempting to purchase a single avocado, was mistakenly charged for 999 of the fruit. Believing the store was intentionally overcharging him, the customer contacted the police to report what he perceived as a theft.
Upon arrival, police officers learned that the customer was upset about the incorrect charge and demanded compensation from Walmart. When the store declined to provide compensation, the situation escalated. The customer was subsequently handcuffed and detained. Details surrounding the specific charges, if any, are still emerging. The incident highlights the potential for errors, and subsequent misunderstandings, at self-checkout kiosks.
Walmart Customer's Avocado Self-Checkout Error Leads to Police Call
A Walmart shopper in [Location] contacted police after a self-checkout error charged him for an exorbitant amount of avocados. The customer believed he was being robbed due to the mistake. The situation escalated when the customer demanded compensation, eventually leading to his arrest. Police intervened to resolve the dispute regarding the avocado billing error.