Crime & Safety
Herndon Woman Issued Summons for Larceny
Herndon woman attempted to steal groceries from a Vienna drug store.
An employee at Rexall Drug Store, 150 Maple Ave. in Vienna, reported a woman entered the store and tried to leave with a shopping bag of groceries at about 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 8.
The employee approached the woman and told her she would need to pay for the groceries, but the woman fled with the employee in pursuit.
After a brief chase the employee was able to stop and hold the woman until police arrived. While attempting to detain the woman, the employee was kicked several times.
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An officer from the Vienna Police Department responded and issued a summons to a 62-year-old Herndon woman for petit larceny and simple assault. She was released after signing the summons.
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