On March 21, 2024, Pullman Police Officers were dispatched to a shoplifting in progress call at Walmart. Officers were directed to a white car in the parking lot. Initially, they approached the wrong white car and began questioning customers who had paid for their merchandise. They quickly discovered their mistake and detained suspect #1. Suspect #2 was apprehended upon exiting the store. Suspect #3 and #4 became aware of the situation and fled on foot, but were apprehended a few blocks away. The female suspect was arrested for outstanding warrants. Suspect #1 and #2 were issued citations for theft and were released. Suspect #4 was released with no charges. All four individuals were issued lifetime bans from Walmart.