Failed to scan all items at self-checkout, Michigan women arrested
October 24, 2022 By Jozeph P
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After allegedly stealing merchandise from Walmart by failing to scan all of her products at the self-checkout, a woman from Michigan is now facing charges.
TeddyJo Marie Fliam, 34, was allegedly utilizing the self-checkout at a Walmart in Alpena County when loss prevention personnel observed she wasn't scanning each item. According to a Fox 2 report, when approached by a loss prevention worker, Fliam became irritated, denied skipping products, and then departed the store.
After reviewing its CCTV footage in response to the incident, the shop discovered that Fliam had stolen more than $1,000 worth of goods from Walmart by failing to scan them since April. Fliam is accused of first-degree retail fraud after being apprehended at her Alpena residence last month.
Loss prevention specialists at Walmart in Alpena County have lately started to crack down on shoplifting at the self-checkout, and Michigan State Police have documented two instances in which persons were detained after exchanging barcodes while checking out merchandise.
In 2019, Walmart started employing artificial intelligence to stop self-checkout thefts. Cameras were used to ensure that every item that was bagged was scanned.
The device, internally referred to as Missed Scan Detection, can keep an eye on both manned and unmanned checkout stations and alert staff members about any missed scans so they can look into them.
By Jozeph P
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