Failure to scan numerous items at the self checkout section at a local discount store has checked a Homer woman into the parish jail on a theft charge.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said 45-year-old Tomun Burns was arrested just after 9:30 p.m. Friday at Walmart. She is charged with misdemeanor theft and also on a pair of bench warrants through the Minden police department.

She is currently being held in the parish jail under a $650 cash bond.

Police reportedly were called to the store by loss prevention officers after security footage showed Burns allegedly failing to scan items while using the self checkout. After reviewing the footage, Burns reportedly admitted she failed to scan between 30 and 40 items.

A further check showed Burns allegedly failed to scan 73 items which included various miscellaneous food items and children’s toys, totaling $533.58.

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