MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Forget extreme couponing — one woman in Murfreesboro has allegedly taken bargain hunting to a whole new level. On September 15, detectives say a “person of interest” was spotted rolling a cart through the Publix on Veterans Parkway near I-840, casually filling a large bag with a mere twenty-four items. Now, the 5-0 wants to know the alleged thrifty shoplifters name and perhaps even her address.
Publix, a store famous for its customer service and, apparently, its runway-quality lighting, isn’t usually the scene for such creative attempts at “free shopping.” Employees — many of whom are partial owners thanks to the company’s stock program — are said to be less than thrilled about the sudden investment loss in the form of snack packs and household goods.
After her impromptu supermarket sweep, the mystery shopper skipped the checkout lane entirely, demonstrating a bold new interpretation of “express checkout.” Detectives have released photos of the suspect and are politely requesting that anyone who recognizes this master of retail innovation contact Det. Gorham at 629-201-5507…