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TRISH1020
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Maryland
I went to Walmart to buy a few items and used the self check out at Walmart. It was a small amount of groceries. I used self-check out before and have experienced it when sometimes some items don't scan easily. On this particular day I noticed a couple items didn't scan very well but eventually they appeared to scan. I placed the items in the bag on the weighted table that normally would alarm if something didn't get rung up. Everything appeared to go through, I didn't have my glasses with me and didn't check my receipt. I paid for items and went to my car and drove home. On the way home I noticed there was a police car behind me. After a couple miles with lights on they I pulled me over. I got out and was told that I stole something from Walmart. I said no, and handed them the receipt. They went through my items and found an item that wasn't listed!!
Why was I not alerted by the scanner/weighted scale?? No alarms sounded or staff approached me at Walmart! The police arrested me and charged me with thief. If the technology used at Walmart isn't maintained and isn't working properly (weighted scan should have picked this up once I put an non scanned item in bag!) If they don't have their system calibrated correctly and scanner not working. Has this ever happened to others? What should I do ?