Minneapolis Man Arrested for Stealing 100,000 Skittles from Walmart

Minneapolis Man Caught Red-Handed with Sugar Rush:Minneapolis Man Caught Red-Handed with Sugar Rush: A Minneapolis man, identified as 32-year-old Trevor Johnson, has been arrested after allegedly absconding with over 100,000 Skittles from a Walmart store. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, has left both the store and the local community in disbelief. Surveillance footage captured Johnson entering the store and proceeding to fill a large industrial-sized trash bag to the brim with the iconic candy. Witnesses reported that he was seen nonchalantly wheeling the bag through the aisles, even pausing to sample a few handfuls before making his escape. Store security eventually confronted Johnson as he attempted to leave the premise without paying. A brief foot chase ensued, but Johnson was apprehended by police on a nearby street. Inside the stolen bag, authorities discovered approximately 100,000 Skittles, with an estimated retail value of over $1,200. Johnson was charged with felony theft and criminal trespass. Police are still investigating the motive behind his audacious candy heist. Some speculate that he intended to sell the Skittles on the black market, while others believe he was simply overcome by a sugar craving. “This is one of the most unusual theft cases we’ve encountered,” said a Walmart spokesperson. “We take candy theft seriously, but it’s hard to imagine what someone would do with that many Skittles.” The incident has sparked amusement on social media, with some netizens joking that Johnson “had a rainbow-colored get-away” and “was caught with his hand in the candy jar.” However, it also highlights the growing problem of retail theft across the country. As the case proceeds through the legal system, the outcome of the “Skittles Saga” remains uncertain. One thing is clear, though: Trevor Johnson will likely go down in local lore as the man who stole more Skittles than anyone ever could.