Shoplifting suspect pepper-sprays Walmart security guard as she flees
Bristol CT Feb 17, 2022
A woman who was suspected of shoplifting items from a Walmart store then allegedly pepper-sprayed an employee as she fled the location, Bristol police said.
The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at the Walmart, located at 1400 Framington Ave., where security observed a woman who was allegedly shoplifting, police said.
The suspect is described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall; she was wearing a blue jogging suit and hair covering, police said.
“The woman was shoplifting numerous items by placing them into a personal bag (and) she then exited the store,” police said in a statement.
“Security approached the individual, asked for her receipt, and when she ignored them, they attempted to retrieve the stolen items from her.
No arrests were reported and the security officer’s condition is unknown.