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Florida Walmart cashier swiped $2,700 winning lottery ticket from elderly customer: cops

A Florida Walmart cashier faces arrest after allegedly stealing a winning $2,700 lottery ticket from an elderly customer.

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The brief

A Walmart employee in DeLand, Florida, has been arrested following allegations that they withheld a winning lottery ticket from a customer. Deputies state the ticket was valued at $2,700.

Coverage from WESH, Yahoo, WKRC, WKMG, and the New York Post focuses on the cashier's arrest and the specific allegations regarding the handling of the transaction. Reports note that the employee is accused of hiding the ticket's winning status from the elderly man.

Legal proceedings regarding the charges are pending. Coverage does not yet specify the status of the lottery funds or the cashier's employment status following the arrest.

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Quick answers

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at a Walmart in DeLand, Florida.

What is the value of the lottery ticket?

According to coverage, the ticket is valued at $2,700.

What specific actions is the cashier accused of?

The cashier is accused of stealing the ticket and hiding the winning receipt from the customer.

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Topics

Florida Walmart DeLand Lottery Crime

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