Myrtle Beach police arrested a woman for biting off part of a Walmart Employee’s finger during an altercation early Sunday morning.
About 2:10 p.m., loss prevention officers at the Walmart at 541 Seaboard Street witnessed Carolynn Wright, 23, allegedly concealing merchandise.
Two employees tried to stop Wright as she was leaving the store. A physical altercation ensued.
According to the police report, Wright punched one of the employees in the head, causing bleeding. Wright then bit down on another employee’s finger, biting a portion of it off.
A customer witnessed the incident and attempted to call 911 but dropped her phone. Wright grabbed it and while the witness tried to get it back, Wright allegedly grabbed the customer by the hair. The customer punched Wright to free herself.
Wright fled the store and got into a van. According to the report, the owner of the van told police he did not know about the altercation. He told police that when Wright got into the car, she told him to “run.” He asked her “what?” and she said “drive.” He saw someone standing in front of his van, blocking him. Wright again told him “drive.”
Police arrived and apprehended Wright.
According to the police report, the items Wright was allegedly shoplifting totaled $40.07 and included condoms, lubricant, panties, a camisole, bra and other clothing.
Wright faces assault and battery charges.
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