Woman attacks store workers after failed food theft in South Bronx
Investigators say she tried to take food and leave the business without paying. Two male employees confronted her, leading to a verbal dispute.
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who assaulted two workers after an attempted robbery in the South Bronx.
The incident began when the suspect entered the store on East 149th Street around 9:21 p.m. on Oct. 7.
Investigators say she tried to take food and leave the business without paying. Two male employees confronted her, leading to a verbal dispute.
The argument escalated as the woman went behind the counter, struck the 53-year-old in the face with a blunt object and punched the 45-year-old in his face.
The 53-year-old was left with a laceration to his face as the woman fled the scene on foot. She has not been seen since.
The NYPD has released images of the suspect. Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS
