SOUTH BEND — Dollar Tree has not discovered any suspicious traces of urine in candles since police had been alerted earlier this month, workers say.
On September fifth, the South Bend Police Department he was known as to Dollar Tree on South Bend Avenue, as a buyer informed officers that urine had spilled on her daughter whereas she was smelling a candle. The girl believed the liquid was urine due to its coloration and odor, however police didn’t affirm that, they mentioned.
By the time the mom reported the spill to Dollar Tree workers, they had been already conscious that an unknown individual had urinated of their candles, police mentioned in a information launch. A surveillance digital camera is on the entrance of the shop, however not within the candle aisle, an assistant retailer supervisor confirmed Monday.
The retailer’s assistant supervisor mentioned he was solely current throughout two of the discoveries, confirming that there have been greater than two incidents. The retailer supervisor didn’t affirm what number of incidents there have been, nor how a lot cash was misplaced because of the affected merchandise.
The deputy director additionally mentioned he couldn’t decide what time of day the candles had been vandalized. Staff had discovered the affected candles randomly, he informed The Tribune.
On September 23, the shop supervisor acknowledged that following the September 5 incident, the corporate responded that it was wanting into the state of affairs, however didn’t specify the way it was dealing with the state of affairs.
Both workers declined to disclose their names to a reporter.
A Tribune reporter reached out to Dollar Tree Inc.’s vp of communications a number of instances to see how they’re addressing these points. The firm’s communications account didn’t reply to an e mail, cellphone name or two textual content messages earlier than deadline.
According to South Bend police, no arrests have been made.
“Due to a scarcity of proof, police haven’t but recognized a suspect or made an arrest,” mentioned Ashley O’Chap, communications director for the South Bend Police Department. Police are persevering with their investigation in partnership with Dollar Tree, she mentioned.
