Third Squad detectives report the arrest of a Brooklyn woman for Robbery that occurred on Monday, March 04, 2019 at 2:26 pm in Westbury.

According to detectives, a female entered Saks Off 5^th Ave. located at 1070 Old Country Road and proceeded to remove merchandise from the store without making payment.  Two (2) loss prevention employees followed the subject outside the store and identified themselves.  The subject became uncooperative, combative and a struggle ensued.  The woman began to kick and strike the two men.  Officers responded, assisted the loss prevention employees and helped subdue the subject.  Shannon Ziv, 35, of 43 Aster Court, Brooklyn was placed under arrest.

During the physical altercation, the subject bit one of the employees on his arm.  The victim, 44, was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The second employee, 23, suffered swelling and bruising to his right knee.

Defendant Ziv is charged with Robbery 2^nd Degree, two (2) counts of Assault 2^nd Degree, Possession of Burglar Tools and Criminal Mischief 4^th Degree.  She will be arraigned on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Ingram/3^rd Sqd.                                                     03/04/19/2320/8688