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Woman arrested over theft at Echuca IGA

By Ivy Jensen

Feb 28, 2019

A WOMAN has been charged after allegedly threatening an Echuca IGA staff member with a weapon when confronted over a theft at the store.

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Senior Constable James Scambler of Echuca Criminal Investigation Unit said police allege the 37-year-old entered the store, on the corner of Haverfield St and Ogilvie Ave, about 8am today and stole some pies before fleeing.

Snr Constable Scambler said a 46-year-old female staff member followed her outside and approached the woman who then produced ‘‘some sort of edged weapon’’.

‘‘She (staff member) was a little bit frightened but she is okay,’’ he said.

Police arrived soon after and arrested the woman a short distance away.

She was charged with shop theft and assault with a weapon.

No-one was injured during the incident.

The woman was bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates Court on April 2.