Walmart does not automatically drop shoplifting charges. Whether Walmart pursues criminal prosecution depends on the value of the merchandise, the store’s local policy, the shopper’s prior incident history, and the discretion of local law enforcement. In most cases, Walmart pursues both a civil recovery demand — a letter requiring payment of a penalty regardless of […]
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