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Macy’s Security Guard Nearly Bitten

MANASSAS, Va. – On October 16, police went to a Macy’s department store at Manassas Mall to investigate a case of shoplifting. Macy’s security told police that when the male shoplifter tried to leave, he tried to bite one of the security guard’s hands. When officers arrived, police say that he resisted arrested and gave a false identity while in custody. 

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Attempted Malicious Wounding – On October 16th at 11:44AM, officers responded to the Macy’s in Manassas Mall located at 8270 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shoplifter. Officers arrived at the business and were informed by store security that the accused took clothing items and left the business without paying. As security went to detain the accused, he attempted to bite one of them on the hand. No contact was made. As officers attempted to arrest the accused, he actively resisted. Following a brief struggle, the accused was detained without further incident. During questioning, the accused provided officers with a false identity.

Arrested on October 16th: [No photo available]

Roger GONZALEZ, 21, of no fixed address

Charged with attempted malicious woundingresisting arrestgrand larceny and providing false ID to police

Court date: November 17, 2014 | Bond: $7,500 secured