December 30, 2024 at 10:49 pm

Former Walmart Worker Explains How They Know You’re Stealing. – ‘I take the handheld and shut her self-checkout down.’

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@parkerpickers

Thieves are pretty bold. Despite all the surveillance in stores now, they still try to steal things.

This ex-Walmart employee and TikToker shares a story of a shoplifter who thought she was being clever.

“There’s an influencer on here who just arrested for stealing from Walmart Self-Checkout,” she says in her viral video.

Source: TikTok/@parkerpickers

“I used to work at Walmart for 11 years. So let’s talk about stealing from Walmart. We learned about the AI technology that was coming out for self-checkouts.”

The AI makes them even more savvy at thwarting shoplifting.

Source: TikTok/@parkerpickers

She tells a story about a shopper who was trying to steal a TV.

“The fact that her self checkout did not prompt a serial number was a red flag for us. So I take the handheld and shut her self-checkout down and told her it has glitched.”

Then she invited her to to the human checkout.

Source: TikTok/@parkerpickers

Then the shoplifter tried to take the sticker off, but it’s in little triangles so she can’t.

“Don’t go after the first couple of times they let you steal. They want to get you arrested.”

Fortunately for Walmart, most criminals aren’t very bright. However, their system is pretty foolproof even for a smart criminal.

Watch the full clip.

@parkerpickers

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Here is what people are saying.

What are you getting at, Daniela?

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I’m sure it’s more complicated than that.

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Great question. I don’t think it’s happened to me.

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I don’t see it that way, but okay.

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I get that, but everything is recorded.

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Don’t mess with Walmart!

Now that you’ve read that story, check out this one about a delivery driver who took a $400 grocery order back because she wasn’t given a tip.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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