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Detroit Shopper Confronts Security at Prince Valley Market Over Bag Rule: ‘I’m …
A dispute involving a bag at Prince Valley Market in Detroit left one shopper angry and netizens questioning the store’s bag policy.
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Detroit Grocery Store Faces Backlash After Customer Alleges Racial Profiling Over Bag Policy
Detroit, MI – A recent incident at a local grocery store in Detroit has sparked controversy, with a customer alleging racial profiling after being told her purse was too large to bring inside. The customer, who recorded the encounter, was informed by a security guard that she needed to leave her bag with him before entering the store. According to the customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, the policy was not uniformly enforced. "Security said my purse is too big to bring in the grocery store and I need to leave it with him to proceed," she stated in the video, expressing disbelief. She then pointed out other patrons, specifically a woman she described as "non-Black," who was allowed to enter with a large bag without being stopped. "The Non Blk lady’s purse is not too big to bring in," the customer remarked, highlighting the perceived double standard. During the exchange, the customer refused to hand over her backpack, which she valued at $1500, citing concerns about its safety and the principle of the matter. The security guard maintained that the policy was in place, but the customer's video quickly gained traction online, with many viewers echoing her sentiments about potential discrimination. One commenter wrote, "Before I saw the 'other ladies purse' I said I bet they didn't do that to a YT person," while another added, "I’m so happy you pointed out the double standard." The incident has ignited a broader discussion about store policies, security practices, and equitable treatment for all customers.
