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Baltimore Police: Security Guard Stabbed With Syringe While Attempting To Stop Shoplifter

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Police in Baltimore are investigating after a store security guard was allegedly stabbed with a syringe while attempting to stop a shoplifter.

Police say the incident happened Thursday just after 6:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Charles Street.

According to police, a security guard tried to stop an alleged shoplifter, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect allegedly pulled out a syringe and stabbed the security guard.

Police responded to the scene and the suspect was arrested.

No further information has been provided at this time.

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