Since a shopper posted a picture of a Target checkout worker online - the teen known as 'Alex from Target' has become a global internet sensation. The image went viral after it was posted online on November 2 and following a huge campaign on social media, he has been identified as Alexander Christopher LaBoeuf from Frisco, Texas. He attends Heritage High School in the city. His Twitter account has nearly half a million followers but the growth of his female fan base has left one user unhappy - his girlfriend. Scroll down for video Alex from Target has been identified as Alexander Christopher LaBoeuf from Frisco, Texas. He attends Heritage High School in the city
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Alex Christopher LaBoeuf pictured working at the store in Frisco, Texas
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He has gained thousands of Twitter followers and a female fan base
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His girlfriend Lindsey Diers is less than happy with his new-found fame
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Target told MailOnline today that they did not create the campaign
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Ellen DeGeneres tweeted: 'Hey, #AlexFromTarget, it's #EllenFromEllen'
'We are proud to have a great team, including #@placeholder, and are in contact with his store and family.'