Crime & Safety
Woman Punched, Spit On, Tried to Bite Danbury Mall Cop: Police
The Waterbury woman allegedly punched the mall officer in the face after trying to steal clothing from JC Penny at the Danbury Fair Mall.
DANBURY, CT-- Police say a Waterbury woman tried to steal $158 worth of merchandise from JC Penny last Thursday, according to The News Times.
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The paper reports than Yvonne Shmia Byrd, 27, of Waterbury, allegedly punched, spit at and tried to bite a mall security officer after attempting to steal leggings, shirts and socks.
She was charged with felony robbery and misdemeanor breach of peace and released on $7,500 bond, police said.
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