Deputies at grocery stores to protect elderly, at-risk shoppers, Clark County deputy says

Clark County Sheriff’s deputies will be posted at every grocery store in the county and Springfield starting today, according to a Facebook post by Sheriff Deb Burchett.

“Some deputies may be in uniform some may be undercover,” the post read. “So anyone that wants to prey on the elderly or those at risk may want to think twice.”

>> Stores set up senior shopping hours amid coronavirus fears

After reports of senior citizens struggling to find groceries and other needed supplies were reported across the U.S., some stores have announced specific hours designated for seniors, at-risk people and first responders.

Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General and Meijer are among stores that set aside time for seniors to shop.