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How Shoppers Can Stay Safe
- Stay alert: Pay attention to your surroundings in busy stores.
- Avoid suspicious items: If you see something unusual on the floor or shelves, don’t touch it.
- Report incidents: Notify store employees or law enforcement immediately.
- Encourage caution on social media: Avoid sharing prank videos that could encourage others to copy dangerous behavior.
Police Urge Responsibility
Authorities emphasize that while pranks can sometimes be funny in controlled, safe environments, targeting strangers in public places is reckless and illegal. Walmart has also stated that it takes these incidents seriously, reviewing security footage and cooperating with law enforcement to identify perpetrators.
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