NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A thief robbed a Bronx Rite Aid store and pepper sprayed a security guard in the process, authorities said.
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The incident happened on Aug. 23 around 6:50 p.m. at 1091 Ogden Avenue in Highbridge, police said.
A 22-year-old security guard confronted the Rite Aid robber after they tried to leave the store with stolen items. The suspect then discharged pepper spray in the suspect’s face before fleeing the store on foot, according to officials.
The victim refused medical attention at the scene, cops said.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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