A Grocery Outlet store in Hemet is now requiring customers to leave their reusable shopping bags and personal bags with a cashier due to a rise in theft.
Management of the discount grocery store on Florida Avenue in the Inland Empire city posted the new policy on its Facebook page on Monday. The message informed shoppers that they should only use store-provided hand baskets or carts instead.
“While this has always been posted on our front door, we have had some take advantage and walk out of store without stopping by the register,” the post read. “We know this is inconvenient for everyone, but we want to ensure that we have products for you all as well as not lose any so we can keep pricing affordable.”
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In a gesture, store management also indicated a willingness to assist customers who are struggling to afford groceries…