A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives. Judge Jeffrey Clothier hopes the unusual form of community ...

A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives. Judge Jeffrey Clothier hopes the unusual form of community ...

He hopes the community service will discourage people from stealing, and reward shoppers who could see higher prices or lose stores if thefts continue.

Clothier's plan is to hold weekend car washing events in the parking lot of a Walmart that seems to be a regular target of shoplifters, the outlet reported. Walmart reportedly signed off on the ...