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‘It’s mean-spirited’: Woman caught on camera repeatedly stealing donation bags from charity
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Betsy Webster, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Donation bags have been taken on multiple occasions.
A charity in Kansas City, Missouri, has fallen victim to theft. Donation bags have been taken on multiple occasions. The nonprofit organization, which has been providing clothing to those in need for many years, relies on donations to operate.
Surveillance footage has captured a woman taking full bags of donations. This footage has been shared online and has gained significant attention. The organization has posted some of this footage in an effort to identify the woman.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the number of times the footage has been viewed and shared. The charity has been affected by these actions, and more information can be found through local news reports.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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