Yes, it is punishment doled out to those that live in road salt free zones.

If the police officially ask for vid the store might give it up. Look for cameras on the building then ask about specific ones. Sometimes the vid screen is at the front desk, you might be able to look for specific ones.

It also depends on who you asked for vid, you need to find a high level manager / owner not a day manager. If you asked and there was an immediate no, they are probably blowing you off.

Some years my now former lady friend had a similar incident with her small front drive car, her car ended up about 3 ft into the next spot.