Weapon seized following attempted theft: LPS
Around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, a call was made to 911 after a woman allegedly stole the victim's cell phone when she put it down in a business near Wonderland Road North and Farrah Road.
Two bystanders tried to stop the theft, but police said the suspect pulled a knife out, before running.
Another 911 call was made when the suspect went into another business near Wonderland Road North and Horizon Drive, still holding the knife.
The female suspect was found by police and arrested a short time later.
The knife was seized, and the victim's cell phone was returned.
A 27-year-old London woman is now facing charges for theft under $5,000, possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and assaulting a peace officer.
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