Personal Narrative Essay: Target's Untrustworthy Cashiers

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Untrustworthy Cashiers Target, a seemingly innocent store is actually bustling with thieves and I happen have first hand experience. The story begins when my brother and I were inside Target and waiting in line to checkout. When it was my turn to pay, I pulled out my wallet and handed the cashier my money. I then absentmindedly set my wallet on the counter and pulled out my phone-- this proved to be a grave error. The cashier then handed me my change; I grabbed my items and proceeded to head out the door. We got into the car and began to head home. When we were about half way home, I noticed that my pocket felt unusually light. I reached into my pocket and realized something horrible: my wallet had disappeared. I told my brother what had

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