A Maryland sheriff criticized Walmart for what he described as its lack of armed security following several incidents involving guns in recent weeks at Walmart locations, including an armed robbery that occurred last week at a local store.
On Friday morning, a man walked up to a register at a Walmart in Sykesville, Maryland, and"repeatedly" displayed a handgun while demanding money, according to a statement from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. The Walmart employee complied, and the man fled the area, authorities said.
"They all but wait for these things to happen before they put measures into place," DeWees said of Walmart. DeWees said Walmart needs to start employing armed security to prevent crimes from occurring at the store, adding that his deputies patrol the local Walmart more frequently.
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