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Shoplifting suspect runs over Walgreens employee

Suspect shoplifted from Walgreens then ran over employee after leaving (Photo credit: Lakewood Police Department)

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who seriously injured a Walgreens employee after shoplifting at the store.

Around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, a man allegedly shoplifted from Walgreens located at 10140 W. Colfax Ave. He left the store, got into a truck and police believe he intentionally ran over an employee standing right outside.

Walgreens released the following statement on the incident:

“Our thoughts are with our team member and their family. We are cooperating with law enforcement and defer to them for any additional information.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300.