WASHINGTON--A 19-year-old woman will spend 5 years in jail after attempting to steal over $800 in hair weaves.
The woman used a baby as cover and attacked the store clerk.
The incident was caught on tape.
Video surveillance captured an assault and attempted robbery at a beauty supply store.
It shows the suspect in a struggle with the shop owner.
Then a baby in the suspect's stroller slides out as the confrontation continues.
The video shows the suspect hit the owner on the head with a shoe.
Earlier she'd tried to snatch a cell phone from her hand.
Documents say the suspect and her accomplices tried to make off with about $850 worth of hair weaves.
The suspect, 19-year-old Yvonne Williams was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted robbery in connection with the attack.
The shop owner says the attack left her face swollen covered her with bruises.
The shop's surveillance cameras were rolling and the footage was used as evidence against Williams in court.
One of Williams' accomplices pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Posted By: Siebra Muhammad
Friday, December 6th 2013 at 9:55PM
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