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NYPD Searches for Alleged Shoplifter Who Sprayed Liquid in Employee's Face

What to Know

  • NYPD is searching for a woman in connection to an alleged robbery that took place in a Bronx department store
  • The unidentified woman was allegedly shoplifting when an employee approached her and she sprayed the worker's face with a liquid
  • The alleged incident took place in a Macy's located at 1441 Metropolitan Avenue; Police urge anyone with information to call Crimestoppers

Police are searching for a woman in connection to an alleged robbery that took place in a Bronx department store that ended with her spraying a liquid in the face of an employee and fleeing the scene.

According to NYPD, the unidentified woman was allegedly seen inside a Macy's located at 1441 Metropolitan Avenue removing merchandise from the store's shelves and trying to leave without paying. The alleged incident took place on May 21, 2018 shortly before 8 p.m., according to authorities.

Police say that a 46-year-old employee approached her and was sprayed in the eyes with a liquid, which caused pain and discomfort.

The unidentified woman allegedly fled the location with merchandise valued at $414.

The store employee refused medical attention of scene.

The unidentified woman is about 30 years of age, 5'7" and has a medium build. She was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket and dark pants, according to authorities.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

The public can also submit their tips at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

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