Thief using homemade barcode ring to scam Walmart self-checkout busted after trying to ring up $300 grill for price of tomato soup: cops

Ring this guy up.An ingenious Idaho man used a homemade barcode-inscribed ring at Walmart’s self-checkout to pay the price of a can of soup for pricey goods, according to authorities.Dylan Rockwell, 32, allegedly admitted to ripping off the store on several occasions and was finally caught after ringing up the price of a can of tomato soup for a $300 grill at Walmart, according to a statement from the Caldwell Police Department shared on Instagram.The clever alleged thief used the makeshift ring, which was inscribed with the cheap barcode, to wave over the reader when left unattended at the self-checkout line.A can of Great Value Tomato Condensed Soup at Walmart retails for around $0.70.Officers responded to the Idaho Walmart on Feb.2 after reports of a theft in progress — and tracked Rockwell back to his home, about 25 miles from state capital Boise, according to the post.While being questioned by police, Rockwell allegedly copped to pulling the hand-waving scam at Walmart on several occasions, the post read.“Sorry Mr.

Rockwell, your tactics didn’t work this time but we appreciate your creativity,” Calwell Chief of Police Rex Ingram said in a statement, adding, “We know that times are tough but your ingenuity got you some county soup for dinner.”Officers recovered the grill from Rockwell’s home.The 32-year-old is being charged with felony burglary....