A suspected shoplifting incident in Lakewood this week is under investigation after a woman allegedly fled a store without paying for merchandise and nearly struck the store owner with her vehicle while leaving the scene.

According to information provided to TLS, the woman was observed on store surveillance cameras allegedly shoplifting items from a local business. When confronted about payment, she reportedly told the store owner she was going to retrieve money from her vehicle.

Instead, the woman entered her car and fled the area. During the incident, she came close to striking the store owner with her vehicle as she drove away.

The Lakewood Police Department is investigating.