Police department faces backlash after Facebook post about man accused of stealing diapers

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Police department faces backlash after Facebook post about man accused of stealing diapers
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'Take this down. This is absolutely ridiculous,' on Facebook user wrote. 'I would do the same thing. We just out here trying to survive.'

Department detailed the incident, which took place three days earlier. The post included a picture of the man with two young children, whose faces are hidden, and another picture of the man pushing a cart containing diapers and wipes.

"The guy pictured below went to Walmart on Sept. 15 around 4:30 p.m. and selected items ultimately heading to the self checkout lanes," it continues. "He walks out of the store leaving the items behind. He comes back in with a different card," they alleged. As of Thursday morning, the post had received roughly 4,400 comments. Many criticized the department after they publicized the incident.

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