Jul 22, 2015 09:00 AM EDT
Woman With Down’s Syndrome Kicked Out Of Supermarket Over Fears Of Shoplifting

A woman with Down's Syndrome was recently told to "get out before she caused any mischief" at a Morrison's supermarket in Swindon, Wiltshire.

The woman with Down's Syndrome, Stephanie Couldry, 30, said she had been shopping at the store for her disabled parents when she was humiliated and kicked out, according to Metro.

"I had gone there to get something for them because they couldn't go in and get it," she said. "When I was there a person came up and said 'what are you doing here?' and 'get out now.'"

"They said it was in case I caused a bit of mischief and trouble. I didn't say anything - I just got out of there,' Stephanie added.

Couldry is a regular shopper and is well-known to Morissons staff. She reportedly uses her mobility scooter whenever she visits the store with her parents. However, when Stephanie, who lives alone in Swindon, went alone shopping on July 4, she claims that a staffer kicked her out fearing that she would shoplift.

"I was a bit upset because I have been to Morrisons before. I go there a lot. I go there on my mobility scooter or I walk. I was unhappy about it and I told mum and dad about it," she said. "They were very upset about it and for me."

The problem with the woman with Down's Syndrome took place when customers reportedly complained about the speed Stephanie used on her mobility scooter, according to the Mirror. In addition, staff caught her several times forgetting to scan and pay for some items.

While the store has not apologized for kicking out the woman with Down's Syndrome, a spokesman for the store reached an agreement while meeting with Stephanie Couldry and her sister. Couldry is still allowed to enter the store, but not alone.

"Stephanie is well known in our Haydon Wick store and continues to visit regularly. Several times, Stephanie has been found leaving the store without having paid for a significant part of her shop," said the Morrisons spokesman.

"Keen to continue welcoming her, the store team agreed with Stephanie and her family that she would be accompanied in the future to help avoid this happening again. On this occasion, Stephanie was alone and asked to leave," the spokesman added.

However, the agreement wasn't enough and Stephanie's family were left outraged bu the incident.

"It was absolutely disgusting," said Stephen Parsons, 53, Stephanie's brother-in-law.

"She has been there before lots of times. She had been in there the day before. I don't think she would want to go back there again after what has happened," he added. "And I don't think her mum and dad would want to shop there again."

The woman with Down's Syndrome kicked out of Morrisons may appear disheartening, but The Inquisitr reported that not all people with disabilities are being poorly treated by business owners. At a Mexican restaurant, a smiling fast-food worker helped feed a steak burrito to a disabled customer, said a Dr. David Jones.

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