From Columbia, Missouri station ABC17 News:
More suspicious phone purchases reported in Mid-Missouri
ABC 17 News learned Wednesday night that the Macon County Sheriff's Department is investigating a suspicious purchase of multiple cell phones at the Macon Walmart. The FBI in St. Louis and Springfield have been contacted and are investigating.
ABC 17 News reported early Wednesday that 100 prepaid cell phones were purchased at two Missouri Walmarts over the weekend, which caused concerned employees to report the incidents to authorities.
The Columbia Police Department was notified Monday of a suspicious purchase at the Walmart on Conley Road.
According to the police report, several men bought dozens of phones around 9:30 Friday night.
A witness, who didn't want to be identified, said the men paid with cash only.
A bit more:
A similar situation happened hours later at a Walmart in Lebanon, Missouri. Police said two men bought about 60 phones.
I do hope that WalMart can pass on the serial numbers of the phones in question. Make it a lot easier to listen in on the planned festivities - after all, these are being purchased for Christmas Gifts right?
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