Oh, the adventures of a Black couple at their local Bed Bath & Beyond in Toledo, Ohio! You won’t believe the crazy tale that unfolded when they innocently ventured into the land of cozy blankets, scented candles, and luxurious towels.
It all started innocently enough, as this couple strolled into the store with excitement in their eyes and an empty cart ready to be filled. Little did they know that their shopping spree would take an unexpected turn. According to their social media post, the employees were convinced that their cart was overflowing with too many high-priced items.
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Naturally, the couple was stunned when the Bed Bath & Beyond staff decided to take matters to the extreme by calling the police. Yes, you read that right. The couple found themselves in a situation where they were “shoplifting” while still actively shopping!
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Social media was set ablaze with reactions to the incident.
One user said, “Go ahead and run a quick settlement before they close for good.”
Another wrote, “Return the items and sue them for discrimination etc.”
Another user said, “‘Shoplifting’while still IN THE STORE & SHOPPING?”
One said, “Definitely discrimination. Dyson ain’t nothing lol why they acting like it’s 100k. I got three Dyson vacuums. Come on now. Anybody can buy them. Them workers need to be fired.”
In the end, it seems like the Bed Bath & Beyond employees need a crash course in customer service and common sense. Who calls the police on customers who are actively shopping?
So, the next time you find yourself embarking on a shopping spree, be sure to count your items to avoid any accidental accusations of grand theft shopping cart. And if you’re ever in Toledo, Ohio, who knows? You might just stumble upon the Bed Bath & Beyond store that made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
