Woolworths probes shopper’s accusation of racial profiling at Queensland self-checkout

‘This is the third time I’ve walked through and been accused of something,’ shopper tells staff member in video

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Woolworths is investigating claims by a shopper that she was racially profiled at a central Queensland store amid growing concerns among the Indigenous community that members are being targeted as local anti-crime sentiment increases.

Marilyn, a First Nations woman who asked that her surname not be published, spoke to Guardian Australia after being approached by a staff member at the self-checkout of the store, alleging she had placed chocolates in her pocket and asking if she had paid for them.

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