If you are a shopaholic and like to buy home groceries from Walmart, you will love this video. A recent video has gone viral where a daring shoplifter tries to snatch an item from the store and make a hasty getaway. But, guess what? You won’t believe how one of Walmart’s very own staff members thwarted the thief’s escape plan! The entire incident was caught on camera, leaving the internet buzzing with mixed reactions.
The spectacular tackle that stopped a thief
In this adrenaline-pumping video posted by Crazy Clips on Twitter, we see a shoplifter sneaking around Walmart, eyeing an item to steal. The thief probably thought he was going to get away with it. But little did he know that a Walmart staff member with some serious football skills was about to change the game!
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With lightning speed and precision, the staff member unleashed a perfect NFL-style tackle, bringing the thief down just in time before they could escape the store’s clutches.
Shoplifter tackled by Walmart employee pic.twitter.com/17gXJ9X15H
— Crazy Clips (@crazyclipsonly) July 29, 2023
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NFL fans can’t keep calm seeing the perfect tackle
As expected, the internet exploded with reactions to this extraordinary incident.
Many netizens praised the heroic act of the Walmart staff member, hailing them as a true hero, and asked for a salary raise.
HE DESERVES A RAISE
— Andrea Ann 🍬 (@ndrraann) July 29, 2023
Some people even expressed sympathy for the staff member, suggesting that such risks taken for a minimum-wage job might not be justifiable.
Ain’t no way a minimum wage job is worth that 😭
— Trappy (@J2Trappy_) July 29, 2023
One user even suggested that the shopkeeper might have a secret passion for football.
Maybe he wants to play football
— this woman hunts (@Mrshntress) July 29, 2023
Some netizens, more cautious in their approach, feared that such actions could lead to unfortunate consequences for the brave staff member.
In todays world he getting fired and the thief gonna sue
— T B (@tH0mAs_bR0wN) July 30, 2023
Another user argued that shoplifters should not be treated as criminals, and the staff member should be fired for acting like that.
It’s 2023 “shoplifters” are no longer criminals
FIRE THAT TEAM MEMBER !!!!!
— SrPepe Nakamoto 🟪🐸🤐 (@PepeNakamoto) July 30, 2023
In a humorous take, someone suggested that the staff member should consider wearing a football helmet while on duty.
Looks fun. He should wear a helmet
— gump (@JermBev5420) July 29, 2023
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Besides, another user, although sarcastically, appreciated the shopkeeper.
Following the incident’s viral spread, Walmart released a statement commending the staff member’s bravery and dedication to protecting the store and its customers. They assured the public that the matter would be handled responsibly, taking all aspects into account.
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What are your thoughts on this incredible incident? Do you think the staff member deserves a raise for their heroic act? Or is it time for stores to rethink their approach to handling thefts? Share your views in the comments below!
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