Bat-Wielding Shoplifters Arrested At Duluth Super One Foods
Two suspects were taken into custody and charged after an altercation at a Northland Super One. Fortunately, the injuries were minor, but they caused a chaotic scene on Monday evening.
Fight At Super One
The Duluth Police Department shared a press release about the incident. The Duluth Police Department officers responded to a report of a fight at Super One Foods in West Duluth (5300 Bristol Street). No one was actively fighting when the officers arrived. Super One's loss prevention officer already had two individuals detained.
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Two males were detained by an employee.
A 15-year-old male was with a 22-year-old male in the store. The 15-year-old male allegedly stole an item and left the store with the adult male, Brent Edwards.
The loss prevention officer confronted the males, and a physical altercation occurred. While they were fighting, Brent Edwards threatened the loss prevention officer with a baseball bat.
The loss prevention officer then deployed a chemical irritant. Edwards was taken to the St. Louis County jail and charged with 2nd degree assault. The 15-year-old was issued a citation for shoplifting and 5th-degree assault.
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