Blackhawk Hardware security officer assaulted by shoplifter
Charlotte NC December 2nd, 2022 A stranger beat up an employee at a Blackhawk Hardware and Garden Center in a popular south Charlotte shopping center, according to a police report.
The report said it all happened Tuesday night while the suspect was trying to steal from the store, which is located in the Park Road Shopping Center.
It was around 8 p.m., when security shopped the man and was assaulted police said.
According to the report, the suspect was trying to steal yellow work gloves, but it’s not clear if that person got away with them.
The victim is listed as a 65-year-old man who works at the store. Authorities said he was hurt and had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Some shoppers were surprised to hear what happened, and others said now is the time to be more aware.
Police have not made an arrest in this case.
