A US supermarket has introduced a limit to shoppers using self-checkouts in a bid to stomp out shoplifting using the machines.
If shoppers head to use the self-checkout at the Giant supermarket in Rockville, Maryland, they are met with a sign saying: "Self-checkout is limited to 20 items or less".
The new rule, which was brought in due to high rates of shoplifting, means those planning on making large purchases or carrying out the weekly shopping will now have to go to manned registers.
