ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WDRB) -- A shoplifting spree took a dangerous turn in Hardin County earlier this week, when police say one suspect pulled a gun and the other started biting.
In a release, Elizabethtown Police say 39-year-old Joey Smith was stuffing merchandise into her purse at Belk around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. When someone from loss prevention confronted her, Smith reportedly became combative, throwing elbows and trying to bite the employee.
That's when investigators say 36-year-old Michael Moody pulled out a gun, chambered a round and pointed it at the employee.
Police say the suspects then got into a Chrysler minivan and took off. They were eventually stopped on North Dixie Avenue and taken into custody. Officers found the gun and stolen merchandise in the van.
Smith and Moody are charged with first degree robbery. Moody is also charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
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