PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Pembroke Pines Police need help identifying two women accused of attacking a loss prevention employee with pepper spray while trying to steal merchandise at a Dillard’s.
The incident occurred at the store in Pembroke Lakes Mall located at 11945 Pines Blvd., after 1:30 p.m., on June 13.
Surveillance footage from the store showed the subjects working together to hide multiple items of clothing in a backpack.
According to police, when a loss prevention employee confronted them, the first subject pepper sprayed their face.
The women fled the scene, leaving the selected clothes behind.
Police describe the first subject as standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and having long brown braided hair, and the second is described as standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall with brown hair picked up in a braided bun and brown eyes.
If you have any information that can help identify the subjects, call Pembroke Pines Police or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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