Police seek for girl accused of stealing bottle of tequila, pepper-spraying clerk at North Miami Seaside Walgreens – WSVN 7News | Miami Information, Climate, Sports activities

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Police are on the search for a woman accused of stealing a bottle of tequila and pepper spraying a store clerk at a Walgreens in North Miami Beach.

The incident happened on Jan. 11 at the Walgreens store located at 791 NE 167th St.

According to North Miami Beach Police, the suspect walked in, stole the bottle of Don Julio and ran out of the store.

“Looks like a Black female that fled. Unknown direction of travel, wearing white shirt and gray pants, in a light gray Altima, unknown tag,” said a dispatcher over Broadcastify police scanner. “An employee was maced in the face.”

As the subject fled the scene, she dropped her phone in the store.

About an hour later, detectives said, the woman realized she lost her phone and returned to retrieve it. The manager, who recognized her from the initial visit, said he didn’t have it. That’s when the subject became enraged and pepper-sprayed the cashier on her way out of the store.

Children who were standing in the checkout line were also stung.

“Luckily, it was pepper spray, but I have seen shootings in the same area, same parking area here, so again, it happens, unfortunately,” said Robert Jimeno, a customer at Walgreens.

Store surveillance video shows the subject shooting pepper spray as she walked out of the store and then catches her again seconds before exiting.

The 31-year-old victim was left with burning eyes and asking why this happened to her.

“She was distraught. I did speak to her afterwards. She was shocked that it happened. She’s a really nice lady,” said Jimeno.

The subject remains on the loose.

If you have any information on this incident or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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