Coronavirus: Massachusetts woman accused of assaulting Walmart cashier with cleaning spray

Leicester Police said the woman allegedly sprayed a cashier with Lysol cleaner at a Walmart on March 27.

Credit: Leicester Police Department

Credit: Leicester Police Department

Leicester Police said the woman allegedly sprayed a cashier with Lysol cleaner at a Walmart on March 27.

Police officials in Massachusetts are seeking help in identifying a woman who allegedly assaulted a cashier at a Walmart on March 27.

The Leicester Police Department said the incident occurred March 27, WFXT reported.

The woman was told by the cashier there was a limit on the number of Lysol disinfectant cans she was trying to buy, the television station reported. The woman responded by spraying the cashier in the eyes with Lysol.

The suspect then completed her purchase and left the store in what is believed to have been an Uber.

The employee needed treatment by emergency medical service personnel, WFXT reported.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Matthew Soojian at (508) 892-7010 ext. 2066 or email soojianm@leicesterpd.org.

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