CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an act following a job loss, a Chillicothe woman was caught allegedly stealing hair dye and fake nails from a local Walmart.
Officers were alerted by Walmart security and swiftly confronted the suspected shoplifter in the store’s parking lot. While the woman claimed to have paid for all her items, showing a receipt in her defense, a review of her items unveiled the truth.
Surveillance footage highlighted the stark reality of the situation, as it captured her bypassing the scanner for select items at the self-checkout. Upon being pressed, the distressed woman confessed, pointing to her recent job loss as the reason for her misdeed.
The stolen items, symbols of everyday luxury, included fake nails and hair dye, amounted to a mere $40.51.
Facing the consequences of her actions, the now finds herself barred from all Walmart premises and is slated to appear in the Chillicothe Municipal Court for theft.