A man attempted to shoplift from a store in Glen Burnie, then assaulted an employee before fleeing on foot on Wednesday, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Police said the shoplifting and assault happened around 5 p.m. at Roses, located at 7387 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard.
Through their investigation, police learned the man was attempting to shoplift items from the store when an employee confronted them.
The man grabbed the employee around the neck with both hands and strangled them, police said.
Police said a second employee came to help the first employee and put a stop to the assault.
The man fled on foot from the scene before officers arrived, police said.
Northern District detectives are asking anyone with any information to contact them at 410-222-6135.