Video shows Walgreens security guard getting hit by shoplifter — and he’s arrested
An armed security guard at a Walgreens in the Port Authority Bus Terminal says he was wrongfully arrested after he jumped in to stop a shoplifter — who allegedly clocked him in the head with a jar of food.
Lopiccolo then chased the alleged violent crook out of the store, throwing him to the ground and wrestling him until NYPD and Port Authority cops arrived. Lopiccolo escorted the sticky-fingered man out of the store, allowing him to keep the food as long he didn’t return, the court document claims. But the PAPD sergeant on the case wasn’t having it, telling the guard he “has to prosecute,” Lopiccolo claimed.Lopiccolo was then locked up for nearly the rest of his shift, as PAPD determined how to move forward — before deciding to slap both men with assault charges, according to the filing.
Lopiccolo was hit with two counts of assault and one count each of attempted assault and harassment, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. He was given a desk appearance ticket and released on his own recognizance during his first court appearance.Lopiccolo said he hopes his own case will be dropped, but until then he’s unable to work after having to surrender his firearm.
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