Camille Benson, Texas woman arrested stuffing razor blades in bread loaves at Walmart, Biloxi, Mississippi area stores. Charged with attempted mayhem.
Biloxi, Mississippi authorities have arrested a 33 year old woman accused of attempting to stuff razor blades in bread loaves at two Walmart locations.
Camille Benson of Texas was located and taken into custody and charged with attempted mayhem, with her bond set at $100,000.
Benson was processed and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, WXXV25 reported.
Complaints of discovered razor blades in recent days led to review of surveillance tapes
Notice of the calamity came on Sunday, December 14, after Biloxi Police responded to a call from a Walmart store on CT Switzer Drive about discovered razor blades in bread loaves at the store. Officers also responded to the Walmart on Pass Road for the same complaint.
Walmart employees told cops that a customer had first reported finding a blade stashed in a loaf purchased from the Walmart Supercenter on Dec. 5. A second customer who bought an unsuspecting loaf at the Walmart Neighborhood Market also reported finding a razor blade on Dec. 8.
After another customer complained to the Walmart Supercenter on Sunday, employees combed through the merchandise and discovered several more loaves had been tampered with, authorities said.
Police reviewed surveillance tape, which showed Benson at both Walmart stores in the bakery area on Tuesday and identified her as a person of interest, WTVA reported.
Authorities are asking for anyone who purchased bread from these locations to carefully check for any sharp objects. If any are found, they are asked to call police.
Walmart releases statement following calamity
In a statement to WXXV, Walmart stated, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. We have removed and thoroughly inspected all potentially affected products at impacted stores in Biloxi. We appreciate law enforcement for their swift action and will continue cooperating with them as they investigate.”
‘Customers who believe they may have purchased a tampered product should dispose of it promptly and visit their local Walmart for a full refund.’
