Customers Hurt by Syringes Found in Clothes at Georgia Walmart
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At least two people were hurt after four syringes were found hidden in bras, kids pajamas and other items of clothing at a Walmart store in Georgia.
Courtney Worthington, 14, was jabbed by a syringe while she tried on some pajamas her mom bought from the Catersville Walmart store, WXIA-TV reported.
"I felt something stick me in the finger and I was like, 'What is that?'" she said. "That's just unbelievable -- whoever would think of doing that is, like, crazy."
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A few days later, Patricia Headrick had to be tested for AIDS and hepatitis after she was stuck by a syringe while opening a packet of bras at the same store.
"Everything started going through my mind," Headrick said. "Whose arm was this in? Whose body? Was this a used needle? Am I going to die based on this being in someone's body? I've been on a roller coaster."
A syringe was also found in the pocket of some pants in the store, then another in a pair of socks.
Walmart said there were no reports of syringes being found in its other stores and promised to investigate.
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"If any of our customers were harmed, we will gladly pay for any valid medical expenses," spokeswoman Dianna Gee said.