Rite Aid Stole $200 from me! Fullerton California

I purchase 3 gift cards each was worth $100 on December 15, 2022 around 3:22 pm.  One of them was active but the other two were defective couldn't be activated because the card numbers didn't match up with the sleeves that the card came with.  

When I went back to the store for a refund, the manager directed me to talk with Apple to resolve the issue but Apple send me back where I purchased the cards which is from Rite Aid but I was informed by Apple that Rite Aid are supposed to return my money.  But supposedly Apple called them to refund my money but when I went back they refused to since they couldn't return purchased gift cards.  

Location - 1535 West Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833 

So there's a theft involved through management and it's being covered up.  I would appreciate assistance to help me recover my money back.  

To whoever's reading this message:  do NOT shop at this store anymore!