Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the store was closing, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The cat that usually slept near the dumpster was now sitting on the counter, staring intently at the shelves of cough syrup. The delivery driver chuckled and gently picked up the curious feline, whispering, ‘You’re not supposed to be here, little buddy.’ He placed her back next to the dumpster where she belonged, but as he turned around, he saw the cat had already found a new spot—this time perched on top of the closed cash register, watching him with an amused expression. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood knew why Walgreens never locked their doors.

2. At midnight, while stocking shelves, an overnight clerk heard soft footsteps in the aisles. Was someone still shopping? Curious, she followed the sound until she found a stray cat padding down the isle. The little fellow had snuck in through the back door and was exploring the store’s medicine section with as much curiosity as any customer. The next morning, everyone laughed when they saw the surveillance footage of the sleepy-eyed feline patiently inspecting the aspirin bottles.

3. At dawn, when most people were still sleeping, a neighborhood dog began visiting the Walgreens. He would quietly enter through the unlocked door and wander down the aisles, sniffing bottles and boxes before leaving without a trace. One morning, a delivery driver noticed the dog and decided to follow him. They found themselves in front of an open bag of chips—obviously the culprit’s snack! Since then, whenever someone sees the dog, they just smile and grab an extra pack for their evening treat.

4. At dusk, when the pharmacist locked up for the day, he heard a faint humming coming from behind the counter. Curious, he peeked inside and saw nothing but an old poster of a smiling pharmacist from decades ago. As he peered closer, the hum grew louder—until suddenly, the old man’s smile came to life, winking at him through the dim light. Startled, the pharmacist jumped back, only to realize it was just the reflection of his own glasses in the vintage sign above. With a laugh, he turned off the lights and went home, leaving Walgreens to its nightly quiet. The next morning, customers found him doubled over with laughter, holding up an ancient tube of expired lipstick that had been ‘smiling’ back at him all along.