Michigan Judge Judges Walmart Shoplifters to wash the cars in the parking lot

A Michigan judge puts sponges in the hands of buyers, ordering to wash the cars in a Walmart parking at the arrival of spring.

Judge Jeffrey Clothier hopes that the unusual form of community service discourages people from stealing from Walmart and rewarding buyers who could see higher prices or possibly lose stores, if theft continues. Auto washes will be free.

“I don’t think everyone who steals is a bad person. Sometimes people are just on their luck,” said Pothier, who was recently chosen at the Genecea District Court. “But there will be consequences when you violate the law.”

Clothier told The Associated Press that he began to order “Walmart Wash” sentences this week to shop at the Grand Blanc Township store, 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Detroit. He believes that in the end 75 to 100 people will be ordered to wash cars at weekend events in that March and April location.

The judge said that Walmart is “on board” and will offer water and consumables. ARKANSAS company headquarters was not right away

Clothier said he was shocked to see the width of retail theft when he entered the bank in January, adding that the criminals were from all over Michigan and outside the state.

“It’s just crazy,” he said, mentioning that he has 48 such cases on the outlet.

“I think it will be humiliating to be there by washing cars if you see someone you know,” the judge said.

And buyers will not be the only people to their elbows in the south.

“I will be there by washing cars with them,” said Ploata.