DAVENPORT, Fla. - A woman is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Publix store with a young child in tow.

The backstory:

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on July 5 at the Publix store located at 1200 Champions Drive near Davenport.

Investigators said the suspect stole approximately $125 worth of merchandise from the store.

When a woman confronted the suspect about the theft, deputies said the suspect intentionally struck the victim twice, then pushed her.

The suspect drove away in a dark-colored Wagoneer.

What they're saying:

In a social media post, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office stated, "The little girl in the cart is innocent of the crimes. The two other women with the suspect may be witnesses,

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