India, Aug. 21 -- American supermarket chain Meijer is facing boycott calls after a 19-year-old autistic employee was arrested for stealing food. Recently released bodycam footage shows the moment James Denison was confronted for having 'stolen' $110 worth of fruit cups and chicken over three months.

The arrest took place at the Seven Hills, Ohio, Meijer location on March 7, 2024, according to a report in The New York Post. The bodycam footage, which has gone viral online, shows James being confronted by a cop inside the manager's room.

HT.com has reached out to Meijer for a statement. This copy will be updated on receiving a response.

The video shows the store manager accusing the 19-year-old special needs employee of petty theft. "We...