Recently Walmart started issuing citations and involving authorities when customers make mistakes or attempt to shoplift items while using their self-checkout lines. The crackdown is due to all the unpaid merchandise that is leaving the store by customers using self-checkout and not paying for their purchase.
At this time we're unsure how widespread this crackdown is and if there are any Walmarts in Oklahoma that are now issuing citations. Nor could we find any official statements that outlined the policies and procedures that are being used. We do know that they are currently taking steps to help control inventory and theft.
So you'll definitely want to make sure you're thorough and accurate when using Walmart's self-checkout or you could end up getting a citation, fine, or possibly be arrested for shoplifting. There have already been reports of people being cited, fined or arrested for not paying for all their items at checkout. So beware!
More often than not it's people shoplifting versus an honest mistake. But that hasn't stopped some people from complaining and insisting that they made a mistake and weren't shoplifting. I'm sure Walmart and law enforcement can easily determine which is true. However, it wouldn't hurt to slow down and make sure each and every item is being rung up and paid for before you head towards the door. It really isn't that hard to do.
I prefer to use self-checkout when I only have a few small items. If it's a full basket and I'm doing a month's worth of grocery shopping or I have any big-ticket items I always go through the regular checkout line with an associate just to be safe. It's easier that way, at least for me. Or you could always order online and pick it up.
I'm sure the citations and/or fines that are being issued are from law enforcement instead of Walmart itself. Or at least that makes more sense. I doubt Walmart could just issue a fine or write you a citation. They can however involve the authorities and even ban you from the property if they feel you're stealing merchandise.
Oklahoma has some of the biggest and most profitable Walmarts in the entire country, so it wouldn't surprise me if the Walmart "Self Checkout Crackdown" isn't already happening in the Sooner State. If not, it will be soon. How will we know? Easy, we'll be hearing all kinds of excuses from all the people who made an "honest mistake." Not to say that couldn't happen, but really 99.99% of the time it's shoplifting plain and simple!
The EV Models From Oklahoma's Automaker Canoo
Just about the time you suspect you're living in the final future of any vehicle design, someone comes along and tosses a wrench into the general expectations. In the same way that everyone almost universally hates the looks when GM pushes out a new redesign, acceptance has been pretty hot/cold with Canoo. Initial plans are to offer three different vehicles for now, with others to follow.
Funny, Crazy & Unusual Street Names Found in Oklahoma
One thing's for sure, Oklahoma has a ton of funny, unusual, and downright crazy street names. Across the Sooner State in every town, city, and rural community you'll find hilarious streets and roads with some of the most bizarre names you can think of. When they were named, more than likely years ago, I'm sure no one thought they would be considered crazy or funny at the time. Well, times have changed! Now some of these street names had to be deliberately named by someone with a great sense of humor. At least in my opinion anyway. Scroll through the photo gallery to check out some of Oklahoma's funniest and craziest street names. If you know of a funny or crazy street or road name in Oklahoma take a quick photo of the sign and submit it to critter@townsquaremedia.com and we'll include it in the photo gallery below.
Fun & Kid Friendly Oklahoma Vacation Destinations
Far too often, some bored Karen whose only personality trait is complaining about everything will say something along the lines of "There's nothing to do in Oklahoma..." That's simply not true. There is a ton of stuff to do in Oklahoma that you and the kids will love, you just have to know where to find that stuff and have the gumption to hop off the couch and go do some of it.
Tour the most expensive house for sale in Oklahoma!
It's being called the most premier luxury listing in all of Oklahoma on
Zillow.com. This massive mansion in
Arcadia, OK. at 400 Deep Fork Circle is listed by
Ty Burnett of 525 Realty Group. It currently has an asking price of
$5,950,000 making it the most expensive, if not one of the most expensive houses for sale in the entire state. So what will almost six million dollars get you? A lot! This epic 12,020 square foot estate sits on over 2.5 acres and features 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. It comes with its own guest house, resort infinity pool, cabana, and gym. The chef-inspired kitchen features all professional, commercial-grade appliances. There's a THX theater room and entertainment suite complete with its own bar. The master bedroom has a see-through fireplace, huge celebrity-style closets a garden room, and heated marble floors in the master bath. It has a basement a wine cellar and tons of outdoor patio and sitting areas.
Scroll through all the pictures below and take a virtual tour of this one-of-a-kind epic estate located in Arcadia, OK.
