Woman hit at Macy’s; Female suspect may be behind other Center City attacks

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The search continues for a lady who’s accused of attacking not less than 5 folks on SEPTA rides, metropolis streets and companies.

This time, the alleged crime occurred inside a Macy’s division retailer.

“Minding my enterprise, simply strolling via Macy’s, simply strolling via the shop and impulsively this woman got here as much as me and hit me,” stated Amie.

Amie continues to be traumatized after the weird and scary assault inside the shop at thirteenth and Market streets on December 4.

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She stated she got here to buy and see the Christmas shows together with her household. She was holding her 7-year-old son’s hand when she was punched.

“It occurred so quick. That you simply’re like, you are greatly surprised, like this girl hit me,” stated Amie. “She hit actual laborious on my cheekbone.”

The punch left a slight bruise on her cheek.

Amie informed Motion Information the punch was adopted by an incoherent and vulgar verbal assault as the girl started screaming at her.

Amie’s husband scared the girl away as they waited for police.

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“The police stated there’s a girl going round Middle Metropolis hitting folks, hitting ladies,” stated Amie.

Police inform Motion Information they’re investigating if this is identical suspect concerned in a handful of unprovoked and random assaults in Middle Metropolis.

Earlier this month, police launched a photograph of a lady they are saying brutally attacked three ladies on SEPTA trains and one other girl on the street, which was captured on video.

“I really feel dangerous for these ladies getting attacked like I obtained attacked out of nowhere,” stated Amie. “It was disturbing for me. I used to be frightened at that second for my household.”

SEPTA tells Motion Information they submitted an affidavit for an arrest warrant for the suspect on December 7 however they’re nonetheless ready for it to be authorized by the district lawyer.

Motion Information additionally contacted Macy’s company workplace however didn’t hear again.