Levittown Man Who Tried To Assault Target Employee Captured: Police

A Levittown man wanted for shoplifting from a Bensalem Target then attempting to assault the loss prevention officer who tried to stop him has been captured, thanks to the public's tips, police announced Thursday. An accomplice in the alleged shoplifting has also been arrested.

On Wednesday, Bensalem Police shared information about the incident, which happened Friday, March 24. Once the photos of the suspects circulated, Bensalem Police received the tips needed to locate the suspects, identified as Angelo Lomonaco Jr., 33, and Christina Lomonaco, 38.

Police say the pair, from Levittown, loaded a shopping cart with merchandise and left the store without paying, police said.

When the loss prevention officer attempted to stop them, Lomonaco Jr. became "aggressive" and attempted to assault him, police said. They fled the scene in a red minivan prior to police arrival.

They are both charged with retail theft. Lomonaco Jr. is also charged with simple assault.

PHOTO: Christina and Angelo Lomonaco, via Bensalem Police