The Brief

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.

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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.

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The suspect drove away in a dark-c

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