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A recent social media post has sparked a conversation about alleged racial profiling at the Von Maur store in the Town East Mall. The user, a black man, shared his experiences of being treated differently and followed around the store, regardless of his attire. He also claimed that the store’s employees were overly attentive, to the point of being intrusive, and seemed to rush him out of the store. The user further alleged that a friend who worked at the store confirmed that it was essentially policy to monitor black customers closely to prevent theft. The user also shared an instance where an employee responded rudely when he mentioned he was waiting for friends. He concluded his post by stating that other black individuals had reported similar experiences, and criticized the store for its demeaning behavior…