Bowling Green Police responded to four theft/shoplifting reports in a 24-hour period over the weekend at the Walmart store at 131 W. Gypsy Lane.
On Saturday (Oct. 10) at 8:16 a.m., two Grand Rapids residents, ages 20 and 24, were cited for theft after reportedly using the handheld scanner at the self-checkout on items in their cart, then leaving without paying. The 13 items – food, pet supplies, automotive and personal care items – totaled $184.13. The couple reportedly have been using the same process at other WalMart stores in the area. They are suspects in a theft at the BG store on Aug. 23.
On Saturday at 3:15 p.m., a 61-year-old woman from Rudolph was cited after scanning several alcohol and food items totaling $47.93. She reportedly scanned her SNAP card, which was denied due to lack of funds. She allegedly put a $5 bill in the self-checkout and left the store.
On Sunday (Oct. 11) at 7:38 a.m., a 68-year-old Weston man was cited for theft after ringing up 17 food, pharmacy and pet supply items totaling $143.89, bagging them, and swiping a card with insufficient funds. He reportedly left the store without paying.
The biggest theft occurred Saturday at 7:07 p.m., when a man left without paying for a Nintendo Switch gaming console. The man, Keon Dody, 27, of Southfield, Michigan, reportedly used a fake Spark order, the delivery service used by Walmart. He was taken to Wood County Jail.
