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Mar 28, 2024

Walgreens shoppers steal over $1,000 worth of goods using sneaky 'garbage bag' and 'bottomless purse' tricks

TWO Walgreens shoppers have stolen over $1,000 worth of goods using sneaky tactics known as the "garbage bag" and "bottomless purse" tricks. A Walgreens location in Charlotte Hall, Maryland was hit

TWO Walgreens shoppers have stolen over $1,000 worth of goods using sneaky tactics known as the "garbage bag" and "bottomless purse" tricks.

A Walgreens location in Charlotte Hall, Maryland was hit twice by thieves in one week.

On August 17, a woman walked into the store and placed several items into a shoulder bag before leaving.

The woman was pictured wearing a blue face mask, a black jacket, and jeans.

She had long black hair and was seen carrying a large black tote bag where all of the stolen items were put in.

After committing the crime, the woman was last seen walking toward a nearby Wendy's parking lot.

Just a few days later on August 20, a man entered the same Walgreens with money in his hand.

The man walked into the soap aisle and removed what appeared to be trash bags from his pockets and began putting several items from the shelves in them.

After this, he walked out of the store without paying for anything and was last seen going towards the Wendy's parking lot like the woman did previously.

The man was seen on security camera footage wearing a black hoodie with a red shirt underneath and gray shorts.

Anyone with any information on the identity of either of these suspects is urged to contact Deputy A. Tasciotti or call 301-475-4200 ext. 8151.

Calls can also send any information to Crime Solvers 24/7 at 301-475-3333 or send a text to Crime Solvers at 274637.

The crimes come as Walgreens is expected to close another store this week as the retailer shutters 150 locations nationwide.

A location in Berkeley, California, will permanently close at 2 pm August 23, the chain has confirmed to local outlet Berkeleyside.

The building will be demolished to allow space for a new apartment block, which will be the tallest in the city.

Many of the shelves at the Walgreens are bare already, according to Berkeleyside, with sales of up to 50 off underway.

Customers will have their prescriptions sent to a nearby Walgreens, where a pharmacy is quickly being opened.

After the closure, there will be just three Walgreens remaining in the city.