US Edition2 Woman Accused of Attacking Employees, Stealing Meats From Market Basket
Olivia and Rahjane Byrd face multiple charges after allegedly stealing lobster, prime ribeye steaks, and truffle butter, then assaulting employees during confrontation, police said.
- On Oct. 26, West Bridgewater Police Department arrested Olivia Byrd, 37, of Quincy, and Rahjane Byrd, 28, of Hyde Park, at Market Basket following multiple 911 calls about a disturbance.
- Police say the alleged theft involved lobster meat, prime ribeye steaks and truffle butter, which a Market Basket employee who flagged the bag said went unpaid.
- Surveillance and bystanders captured a violent fracas in the checkout area near the Market Cafe, showing one suspect smacking a worker and the other swinging a blue tote bag amid dozens of customers.
- Both women were arraigned Monday in Brockton District Court, released on personal recognizance, ordered to stay away from West Bridgewater Market Basket and alleged victims, and must return Dec. 17.
- The sisters said they work for Instacart and that the bag belonged to a customer, but police reported inconsistencies and Olivia Byrd admitted hitting an employee with her phone.
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2 arrested after disturbance at West Bridgewater supermarket
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WLNE) — The West Bridgewater Police Department said two women were arrested after a disturbance at a supermarket on Oct. 26. 37-year-old Olivia Byrd, of Quincy, and 28-year-old Rahjane Byrd, of Hyde Park, were charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, shoplifting by asportation. and disorderly conduct. Police responded to the Market Basket on West Center Street after receiving reports…
2 women accused of stealing pricey meats, assaulting staff at Market Basket
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WPRI) — Two women are facing charges after allegedly stealing expensive meats from a Massachusetts grocery store and fighting with the staff who confronted them. Officers responded to the Market Basket on West Center Street after West Bridgewater police received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the store on Sunday. Police said an employee watched two women conceal high priced items including lobster meat, pr…
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