Multiple Agencies Respond to Social Media Threat of Coordinated Theft at La Junta Walmart

Description: Local law enforcement in La Junta, Colorado—including the Otero County and Bent County Sheriff’s Offices—responded Monday, November 3, 2025, to a viral social media post threatening a mass shoplifting at Walmart. Police confirmed no theft occurred but emphasized ongoing vigilance to protect public safety.

La Junta Police, Otero and Bent County Deputies Respond to Social Media Threat of Mass Walmart Theft

Police Officers with the La Junta Police Department, Otero County Sheriff's Office, and Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a mass shoplifting threat at the La Junta Walmart Shopping Center on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Local law enforcement learned of the potential shop lifting threat and treated it seriously on Monday morning by having multiple officers on scene in a coordinated effort to protect public safety and uphold the law.

The threat originated on social media, according to the Public Information Officer.

Read the post here:

"EBT Food Stamps recipients are organizing a mass theft event"

"We are gonna stick together. November 3rd at 630 we're going to Walmart. We're going to Walmart. And at 730 we're gonna walk out of Walmart with our buggies. They can't catch everybody - All you gotta do is run forest run"

"We have to stick together. It don't even matter. Remember, put it in your calendar. November 3rd, 630 to 730. You better be running off that."

Multiple agencies were on scene and reported that no mass theft occurred at the La Junta Walmart on Monday morning. 

Police officials said they will take these types of threats seriously and they will take all measures necessary to protect public safety, including a continued police presence in the community.

Local law enforcement agencies involved include The Otero County Sheriff's Office, Bent County Sheriff’s Office, and the La Junta Police Department. 

The public is encouraged to report threats made to public safety to your local law enforcement agency.

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