Crime Reported Nearly Every Day At Wal-Mart

After an armed robbery took place in the parking lot of a brand new Wal-Mart, some are wondering if the store is on the same path as the crime-ridden Wal-Mart it replaced.

The last time Eyewitness News investigated crime at the Wal-Mart at J.W. Clay Boulevard in north Charlotte, it was ranked sixth in Charlotte for places with the most crime.

Over a two-year stretch, there were more than 250 reported incidents. That store closed down earlier this month, and the store that replaced isn't off to a very good start either.

The Wal-Mart store on North Tryon Street hasn't been open two weeks, and already there's been 10 crimes reported there.

The most serious crime happened Sunday afternoon when two men car-jacked a shopper at gunpoint in the parking lot. They got away with his wallet, phone and sport utility vehicle. The victim wasn't hurt.

That truck was recovered later that night. No arrests have been made.

Wal-Mart officials said they have security on staff, and that customers’ safety is their No. 1 concern.

They wouldn't give any details of how they plan on keeping the public safe while shopping there, but they said precautions are in place.