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‘Having that happen is dangerous’ fumes grocery store shopper who says ‘be more like Costco’ over latest anti-theft move [Video]

A SHOPPER has urged a grocery chain to be more like Costco after slamming its anti-theft measures.

Customers who visit Superstore outlets across Canada use shopping carts equipped with locking technology.

Carts that lock automatically have been blasted by some shoppers (stock)Credit: Getty
Superstores in Canada use carts that lock at exitsCredit: Getty

Shoppers have been less than impressed when the buggies jolted before being subject to a receipt check.

The moment has left some feeling embarrassed, but others have pointed out the potential impact on fellow customers.

Jocelyn Daly, of Nova Scotia, revealed her cart abruptly stopped after buying dog food.

She said an alarm went off before she picked up the item and left her cart.

“I think having a cart lock up suddenly is dangerous,” she posted on a local Facebook group.

“What if a toddler was standing up in a cart and all of a sudden the cart locks that toddler could get hurt?

“This is …

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