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Byrant Whack, 32, had been panhandling inside Max's Kosher Café on the 2300 block of University Boulevard when he assaulted the employee shortly after 12:30 p.m.,, Thursday, July 14, 2022, according to Montgomery County police.
The victim confronted Whack after he allegedly stole a tip jar from the counter of the deli and walked out.
Whack then sprayed the employee with pepper spray and stabbed them before fleeing the location.
A lookout was placed for Whack and officers later found a man matching the description of the suspect running behind a laundromat on the 11300 block of Georgia Avenue, where he was arrested.
The victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Whack is currently being held without bond.
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