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Nationwide — A beauty supply store in Clayton County, Georgia, faced eviction on Wednesday, resulting in a chaotic scene with its merchandise strewn across a shopping center parking lot. The incident drew significant attention from the local community.According to WSB TV, the eviction was triggered by the store’s failure to pay $15,000 in back rent, as detailed in court documents. The property owner initiated the eviction process, leading to the displacement of all the store’s contents.
In response to the situation, deputies from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter around the scattered merchandise. The area, located along Upper Riverdale Road in Riverdale, was further secured with tape. The crowd, drawn by curiosity and the allure of free goods, included individuals eager to claim the wigs, eyelashes, jewelry, and other beauty supplies left behind.
Many among the gathered crowd expressed their frustration and confusion over being unable to take the discarded items. One woman voiced her dismay, saying, “We came here for the free stuff, but the cops are saying we can’t take it. How can they claim something that isn’t theirs?”
Another man, who had come prepared with two baskets, shared his disappointment, explaining that he had traveled by bus specifically to collect the free items. Others in the crowd echoed these sentiments, highlighting the financial struggles many are facing. “We’re in a recession. Times are tough. Why not let us take the items and make use of them?” one woman questioned.
Amid the standoff, police efforts to maintain order prevented the crowd from accessing the goods. To manage the situation, about half a dozen dump trucks and several trailers arrived to transport the merchandise away, ultimately denying the hopeful crowd the opportunity to claim the items.