‘We used to be a civilized society,’ cry shoppers as huge grocery chain locks down self-checkout area to stop theft [Video]

SHOPPERS are fed up with theft after a huge supermarket chain made the controversial decision to enclose the self-checkout area with plexiglass walls.

Atlantic Superstore in Canada is being slammed by customers who say the anti-theft measures have gotten out of hand.

On Monday, the retail chain made headlines for rolling out the barriers in stores around Halifax, which is the capital of Nova Scotia.

The decision was made to cut down on organized crime like shoplifting rings, according to the chain.

Shoppers immediately voiced their frustrations with the move, and said they were tired of theft ruining the customer experience.

“We used to be a civilized society,” one shopper said on X.

Others admitted they understood why the retailer …