Perpetrator Arrested After Assaulting Store Manager in Supermarket Shoplift

A perpetrator was arrested near Kingston Ave and Empire Blvd today after successfully shoplifting and assaulting the store manager. 

The incident started when the perpetrator entered The Market Place Supermarket and took items without paying. When confronted by the store manager, the perpetrator became violent and physically assaulted the manager before attempting to flee the scene.

Police and Shmira were called and responded quickly to the incident and were able to apprehend the perpetrator and take them into custody.

She’s also being charged for assaulting a police officer.

The store manager was treated for minor injuries by EMS.

In case of an emergency, call 911 and Shmira at 718-221-0303.

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