Price of Purse Allegedly Prompts Newark Woman to Bite Store Employee

A Newark woman who allegedly bit a Macy’s employee because she was upset about the price of a purse has been arrested on suspicion of assault and battery, police said today.

Police said 42-year-old Anh Nguyen became enraged over the price of a Michael Kors handbag when she was shopping at the Macy’s store at the NewPark Mall between 7 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said Nguyen began yelling and screaming profanities at a store employee and manager and threw herself onto the floor.

When loss prevention officers responded, Nguyen allegedly bit one of the officers on the leg and scratched him, causing a laceration, according to police. The loss prevention officer was treated at the store for his injury, police said.

Nguyen was arrested by Newark police on suspicion of assault and battery and was booked at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, according to police.

By Bay City News