Walmart Employee Slashed By Shoplifting Suspect
Incident Happened At Walmart Store In Grossmont Center
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Posted: 05/16/2012
Last Updated:
398 days ago
A young man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly attacking store detectives with a knife when they tried to stop him from leaving an East County Walmart with merchandise he hadn't paid for, authorities reported.
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The loss-prevention officers attempted to detain Zane Holloway, 18, outside the business in the 5500 block of Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to police.When they contacted him, Holloway allegedly pulled a knife and began swinging it at them, slashing one of them on the arms and abdomen before running off.Police officers found the suspect a short distance away, at Grossmont Transit Center, and arrested him. He was booked into county jail on suspicion of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.The injured store employee was treated at the scene for minor cuts, police said.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
