A man attempted to shoplift from a Bronx Family Dollar, violently biting a male employee and slashing a female employee. The incident took place on Webster Avenue, resulting in injuries to both workers. The male victim did not seek medical assistance, but the female was hospitalized and is in stable condition. The NYPD noted an increase in shoplifting arrests, with statistics revealing a 144% rise in incidents since 2020. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted efforts to address repeat offenders and emphasized the seriousness of shoplifting cases in the criminal justice system.
The suspect barged into the discount store on Webster Avenue near East 168th Street in Morrisania around 2:35 p.m. Monday and started swooping up unspecified items from the shelves.
The violent suspect bit a 22-year-old male worker who was attempting to stop him from shoplifting, police said.
The slashed employee was taken to BronxCare Health System, where she is listed in stable condition, authorities said.
The NYPD released a photo of the robber, described male, 18 to 21 years old and last seen wearing a green sweater, khaki pants, and black sneakers.
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