Deputies investigate suspect for ‘under ringing’ $270 in Walmart merchandise

Deputies investigate suspect for ‘under ringing’ $270 in Walmart merchandise

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PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP —Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a retail fraud/shoplifting case at Walmart on US 10 involving a female suspect for allegedly “under ringing” over $270 in merchandise, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.

The crime was reported Sunday, Jan. 14, shortly before 1:30 p.m. The suspect left the store before deputies arrived, said Sheriff Cole.

“Under ringing” typically involves scanning in cheaper items for more expensive items in the self check-out lane.

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