Popular supermarket with 258 stores now forcing all customers to immediately show receipts before they can leave [Video]

POPULAR grocery store chain Harris Teeter is ramping up security measures in a desperate bid to combat theft.

From yesterday – April 24 – all shoppers at the supermarket’s Washington DC locations must present their receipts before leaving the store.

Customers will also be banned from bringing large bags such as suitcases, duffel bags, and roller bags into the stores.

“Harris Teeter is committed to providing the highest quality, freshest products to all customers in the communities we serve,” the company said in a statement.

“Ensuring a safe shopping environment for both our customers and our valued associates is critical.

“Effective April 24, …