Woman Charged with Robbery after Trying to Bite Employee Before Dropping Her ID

A suspected shoplifting incident at a north-end business escalated into a robbery investigation Friday night after an employee confronted a woman attempting to leave without paying. Police say the suspect was quickly identified after dropping her identification during the struggle.

A Guelph woman is charged with robbery after a suspect dropped her identification while struggling with staff of a north-end business.

Approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday police were called to a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. A woman entered the business and placed a number of items into a bag. As she tried to leave without paying an employee blocked her way.

A struggle ensued, during which the suspect attempted to bite the employee. During the struggle the woman dropped a number of items, including her identification.

She was located a short distance away and arrested. During a search officers located items determined to have been stolen from another nearby business.

A 33-year-old Guelph woman is charged with robbery and possessing stolen property under $5,000. She will appear in court September 11. (Occurrence number GU26042033)