Shoplifting attempt turns violent when 74-year-old worker is struck with umbrella

NYPD seeks woman accused of injuring employee during Manhattan escape

NEW YORK, NY – A suspected shoplifting attempt inside a Manhattan store turned violent last month when a woman allegedly struck a 74-year-old employee in the face with an umbrella after he tried to stop her from leaving with unpaid merchandise, according to the NYPD.

The incident happened July 9 at approximately 4:25 p.m. inside a commercial establishment at 826 Avenue of the Americas.

Police said the unidentified woman attempted to leave the business without paying for merchandise…

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