What appeared to be a typical shopper pushing a stroller through a crowded store took an unexpected turn when loss-prevention staff noticed something odd.
The stroller looked unusually heavy, and the woman kept casting anxious glances toward workers.
When she moved toward the exit without paying, security stopped her and contacted police. Officers arrived expecting a routine shoplifting call — but what they uncovered surprised everyone.
Hidden under a blanket and packed tightly inside the stroller were nearly $900 in stolen products: electronics, cosmetics, clothing, and other high-value merchandise she’d discreetly tucked away while pretending to care for a baby who wasn’t there at all.
Officers were amazed at how much she managed to cram into such a small space. She tried to deny any wrongdoing, calling it a mix-up, but the overflowing stroller, surveillance footage, and missing receipts told a different story.
She was immediately taken into custody as stunned shoppers watched police pull item after item from the stroller.
A simple stop quickly turned into a viral moment — and a reminder that some people will go to surprising extremes in an attempt to avoid paying for what they take.
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