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Target employee tells woman at self-checkout section 'You can't leave'—turns ou…
A woman was shopping alone when she was prevented from leaving the store by the security personnel for her own good.
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Target Security Foils Stalker: Woman Recounts Terrifying Shopping Ordeal
A routine shopping trip at a local Target store turned into a chilling experience for a young woman who was unknowingly followed and photographed by a man for over an hour. The incident, which recently gained widespread attention, highlights the crucial role of vigilant store security in protecting customers. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, detailed her ordeal in a viral video. She explained that after completing her purchases, a self-checkout employee instructed her to wait, which initially caused her distress as she feared being accused of shoplifting. "My heart rate's like out of its chest. I think I'm getting arrested," she recounted, describing how she frantically reviewed her receipt. However, the situation quickly clarified when an undercover security officer approached her. The officer revealed that a man had been tracking her movements and taking pictures throughout her time in the store. "No ma'am, there's been a man following you around for the last hour and he was taking pictures of you," the security officer reportedly told her. The security team had already intervened, removing the individual from the premises before he could escalate his actions. The woman was then safely escorted to her car by the employee. She expressed profound gratitude towards the Target staff, stating, "That's amazing that Target has those things set in place... it still makes me as a woman feel so secure and so safe to know that other people are watching out for me." This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of personal safety awareness and the value of attentive retail staff.
