Employee pepper sprayed during theft at OKC store, police say

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police say they're investigating after a theft at a local store led to an employee being pepper sprayed.

According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a store near Memorial Rd. and Pennsylvania Ave. on January 7 regarding a theft.

Officials say a man and a woman left with merchandise in a dark colored SUV. An employee was pepper sprayed at some point during the incident.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact OKC Crime Stoppers by calling 405-235-7300 or submitting an anonymous tip online.