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Walmart Cashier Accused of Stealing Lottery Ticket
21 Jun
Summary
- A cashier allegedly pocketed a $2,700 lottery receipt instead of giving it to the winner.
- Surveillance video reportedly showed the cashier placing the receipt in her vest pocket.
- The customer needed the receipt to claim the prize from the Florida Lottery.
A Walmart cashier in DeLand, Florida, has been arrested on a felony grand theft charge. Tameka Hall, 40, is accused of taking a receipt for a $2,700 Florida Lottery prize from an elderly customer.
Investigators say the customer returned to the store after realizing he didn't have the necessary receipt to claim his winnings. Store management reviewed surveillance footage, which reportedly showed Hall placing the receipt into her uniform vest pocket.
Deputies met with Hall, who stated she intended to give the receipt to a manager but got distracted. The winning receipt was recovered from her vehicle, leading to her arrest.
The Florida Lottery specifies that prizes of $600 or more require a claim form, original ticket, and identification, with receipts being crucial for the process.
