NSB cops looking for shoplifter caught on video

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Have you seen the woman in this video? She's wanted by New Smyrna Beach police on charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery Sunday at Beall's Outlet, in the NSB Regional Shopping Center, 1914 State Road 44. A loss prevention officer at the store suffered a cut to his hand in a scuffle with the woman and a male accomplice, police said.

She was described as a black female, dressed in a purple outfit. She's of medium height with a heavy build, about 30 years of age. The loss prevention officer tried to stop the two outside of the store during the 3:41 p.m. incident after observing the female stealing clothing, police said. "While making contact, the black female began to struggle with the LP officer," the police report states. "The black female produced a utility knife during the struggle, cutting the LP officer on the hand. The LP officer disengaged and both suspects fled the area in an older model gold Cadillac, with no tag attached the vehicle." A local Be On the Lookout for the suspects and vehicle. Anybody with information about this case is encouraged to call the New Smyrna Beach Police, Investigator Nikki Diffin at (386) 424-2248.