Crime & Safety
Victoria's Secret Shoplifters Spray Employee In Woodbridge: Cops
One of two suspected shoplifters at a Victoria's Secret store sprayed an employee with a caustic substance before fleeing, say PWC Police.

WOODBRIDGE, VA—One of two suspected shoplifters at a Victoria's Secret store in Potomac Mills sprayed an employee with a caustic substance Saturday night before fleeing, according to Prince William County Police. He's described as being in his late teens to early 20s and wearing a blue and black jacket. He was with a female described as black, with a thin build and wearing a grey skullcap, dark jacket and maroon pants.
Around 7:20 p.m., police went to the business for a reported robbery. An employee said an unknown male and female were seen shoplifting. When an employee confronted them as they were leaving the store, a struggle ensued and the male sprayed the employee with an unknown caustic substance. The employee was treated at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.
Images via Prince William County Police
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