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“I would have just went somewhere else”: CVS shopper heads to freezer aisle for…
"Y’ALL GOTTA BE STOPPED."
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CVS Implements New Security Measures, Locks Ice Cream Freezers Due to Rising Theft
A recent viral video has highlighted a growing trend in retail security, specifically at CVS pharmacies. The video, uploaded on May 9, 2025, shows a customer attempting to purchase ice cream, only to find the freezer locked. To access the frozen treats, customers are now required to press a 'customer service' button, summoning an employee to unlock the unit. The video's narrator expressed frustration, stating, 'Yall gotta be stopped' and lamenting the necessity of such measures due to widespread theft. This incident underscores the increasing challenges faced by retailers in combating shoplifting, which is leading to inconveniences for everyday shoppers.
