On February 6, 2025, Pullman Police Officers were dispatched to Walmart, where loss prevention personnel were detaining two 18-year-old Washington State University (WSU) college students suspected of shoplifting. One of the women was accused of stealing 34 items totaling $328.94 and the other woman was accused of stealing 3 items totaling $23.93. Both were issued criminal citations for theft (3rd degree) and were released with lifetime bans from all Walmarts. Their cases are still open and all suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.