A woman suspected of stealing from a business in St. John’s tried to escape store security and police, but officers caught up with her after a brief foot chase.
The incident unfolded late in the afternoon when police, who were parked at a business, noticed the security guard following the 33-year-old woman.
Officers got out of the car and quickly chased her down.
In addition to theft under $5,000, she has been charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer. She was held for court.