Avast ye scurvy scallywags! This landlubber from Maryland be accused o' brandishin' his cutlass and spillin' blood o' an officer durin' a plunder at Safeway!
2024-02-03
Avast me hearties! A scallywag from Maryland be clapped in irons for brandishin' his cutlass upon a matey who dared to hinder his plunderin' at a Safeway. The bilge rat was caught red-handed, tryin' to pilfer some booty from the merchant's stash.
A Maryland man named William Fernando Calix, aged 31, was arrested after using a knife to cut a loss prevention officer who tried to prevent him from stealing merchandise from a Safeway grocery store. Calix was charged with theft and first-degree assault, but he was later released on a $10,000 unsecured personal bond. Another individual involved in the incident, Christian Alexander Gonzalez, aged 18, was also charged with theft but was released from custody.The incident occurred at a Safeway located in the 10500 block of Connecticut Avenue, and the Montgomery County Police were alerted to the scene following a report of an armed robbery. Calix and Gonzalez entered the store and attempted to steal merchandise when they were confronted by a loss prevention officer. In response, Calix brandished a knife and cut the officer in the chest. The suspects then fled the scene with the stolen merchandise.
Officers arrived at the location and gathered a description of the suspects from the injured loss prevention officer. The officers broadcasted the description over the radio, leading to the apprehension of Calix and Gonzalez in the 3300 block of University Blvd. West. The stolen merchandise was recovered from the suspects, and the loss prevention officer positively identified them.
Fortunately, the injured loss prevention officer's injuries were not life-threatening, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The specific details of the items stolen or the extent of their value were not mentioned in the report. Nonetheless, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those working in loss prevention and the importance of their role in safeguarding businesses against theft.