Scottsdale eyewear store becomes target of attempted armed robbery

Pepper Spray Used in Failed Eyewear Heist in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE — Two suspects remain at large after an attempted armed robbery at a business near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads late Monday afternoon. The suspects entered the store around 4:40 p.m. and smashed a display case containing high-end eyeglass frames. Before they could steal any merchandise, store employees intervened. In response, the suspects used pepper spray on the staff before… Source

'One sprayed me with bear spray': Scottsdale PD search for suspects in violent attempted robbery at local eyewear boutique

The owner of Scottsdale Eyewear said this is becoming a disturbing trend in the Scottsdale eyewear community. He's aware of competitors who have also been targeted.

Scottsdale eyewear store becomes target of attempted armed robbery

Three employees of an eyewear store were attacked with pepper spray during an attempted armed robbery in Scottsdale.