These Are the 16 Most Stolen Walmart Items in Maine

These are the products most likely and most often subjected to the ‘five-finger discount’ at Walmart locations in Maine.

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Crime is no joke; it can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone—even retail giants like Walmart.

Despite its status as a financial powerhouse both nationally and globally, Walmart is not immune to theft, including here in Maine.

What started as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Arkansas, has grown into an international giant. In Maine alone, Walmart operates 25 locations, including 19 Supercenters, 3 discount stores, and 3 Sam’s Clubs. As of December 2024, Walmart employs over 8,000 Mainers full-time.

Walmart is not alone as a victim of theft, but the company certainly stands out, accounting for a significant percentage of total theft across the country.

DealAid, using data from various sources, estimates Walmart's annual losses due to retail theft at $6.1 billion in 2022. These losses represented 14.7% of all retail theft losses in the United States that year.

Plus, as technology advances, the vulnerability of self-checkout terminals plays a major role in theft.

Addressing these concerns becomes imperative to curb the growing trend of theft and its subsequent impact on online marketplaces. Additionally, self-checkout terminals in Walmart stores contribute up to 50% of all theft-related losses. Goods stolen through organized retail crime at Walmart are commonly resold on popular online platforms such as Amazon and eBay.

In light of this, we examined Walmart stores in the Pine Tree State and compiled a list of the 16 most commonly stolen items by shoplifters.

Keep scrolling to discover which Walmart items are most likely to be stolen!