Collier Wal-Mart officer run over while chasing suspects

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NORTH NAPLES, Fla. -A Wal-Mart loss prevention specialist was hit by a suspect after she chased her and others who stole items from inside the store.

The suspects’ car was found 22 miles from the scene near a bridge on Immokalee Road. Deputies say four women were inside and at this point, two of them are facing charges.

The arrests came after the suspects car ran over a loss prevention specialist in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Deputies say the specialist and a former deputy saw one of the women stealing merchandise. Both followed the suspects out of the store to their car. As they tried to talk with them, the driver threw the car into reverse.

“That car hit us and pushed her into us,” said Ron who was waiting for the parking spot when the crash happened right in front of his truck.

The former deputy was able to escape but the suspects slammed into the specialist forcing her into a bystanders car before she fell to the ground, face down and bleeding.

“I didn’t see her until I got out of the car,” said Ron. “She was just laying face first on the ground.”

Deputies caught the suspects soon after the crash.

“I don’t think I would approach someone committing a crime, even myself,” said Ron. “I don’t think I would. I would get as much information, license number stuff like that, but if that is her job, then I don’t know.”

The loss prevention specialist was driven from the scene to a helicopter. She was airlifted out to Lee Memorial Hospital. She was conscious but deputies say she has head trauma.

The women are facing numerous charges including theft, fleeing the scene and aggravated battery.

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