Suspected Alabama shoplifter punches store employee in the face

(Decatur Police Department)

(Decatur Police Department)

 
 
Brittany Nicole Slater, 26, of Decatur, was arrested Friday by Decatur Police and charged with a felony robbery charge, fleeing and attempting to elude.

Slater punched a Belk employee, the loss prevention worker, in the face in the store parking lot as she was trying to get away.

Slater then left in a vehicle and a store associate contacted law enforcement and followed her.

Police caught up to Slater’s vehicle and arrested her.

Belk declined comment.

The store is in Decatur Mall.

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