A video circulating on social media has sparked backlash after an Aldi manager in Georgia was accused of wrongly accusing a man of stealing and making him empty his bag in the store.
According to the footage, the incident allegedly took place at an Aldi location in Riverdale, Georgia. The video shows a store manager confronting a customer and insisting that he remove items from his bag and jacket to prove he had not taken anything. The man repeatedly denied stealing and appeared visibly upset as he complied.
Many viewers online criticized the manager’s actions, saying the situation was humiliating and should have been handled differently. Several commenters questioned whether store employees have the authority to demand that a customer empty their personal belongings without law enforcement present.
At this time, there is no confirmation that police were called or that any stolen merchandise was recovered. Aldi has not publicly commented on the incident, and it’s unclear whether the man plans to pursue a formal complaint.
The video has continued to circulate across social media platforms, reigniting conversations around customer rights, racial profiling, and how retail theft accusations should be handled.
