2 Sought In Tukwila Robbery, Pepper Spray Attack: Police

TUKWILA, WA — Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying two men accused of shoplifting at a Tukwila store and pepper spraying a woman who tried to take a photo of them fleeing, the Tukwila Police Department said.

The incident happened Saturday evening at a store on the 100 block of Andover Park West. The two suspects entered the store and took merchandise, with one suspect leaving the store to act as a lookout by their vehicle, according to police.

The other suspect, wearing a black jacket, was confronted by an employee as he pushed a cart full of merchandise out the door and ran back to their car — a Subaru Outback or Impreza, according to police.

A woman nearby who saw the confrontation between the suspect and the employee tried to take a photo of the suspect and car, but one of the suspects approached her and sprayed her with pepper spray. The suspect briefly tried to spray the victim's spouse, but then fled back to the car, police said.

Police are investigating and asked for the public's help in identifying the men. Anyone with information can email tips@tukwila.gov.