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Shrewsbury police report large drop in calls after Walmart removed self-checkouts

5604720 · June 10, 2025
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Police Chief Jarvis told aldermen the department recorded fewer calls and arrests tied to the local Walmart after the retailer removed self-checkout lanes; the chief provided call and arrest figures comparing year-to-date periods.

Police Chief Jarvis told the Board of Aldermen the department has seen a substantial decline in calls and arrests linked to the local Walmart after the retailer removed self-checkout stations.

Chief Jarvis presented comparative figures for January 1 to May 31 in consecutive years. He said last year…

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