Manager Slashed In Groin At Jersey City Macy's: Authorities

A store manager at Macy's was slashed in the groin after trying to prevent a shoplifter from leaving in Jersey City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, authorities said.

A Macy's manager was slashed in the groin.
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Sam Barron

11/02/2023 10:14 a.m.

At 12:20 p.m., the manager observed Alejandro Rodriguez, 26, attempting to flee, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Rodriguez was apprehended by loss prevention and the manager, Wallace-Scalfione said.

Rodriguez had a kitchen knife in his pocket, which slashed the manager in the groin, causing a large laceration, Wallace-Scalfione said. The manager was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Wallace-Scalfione said.

Rodriguez was charged with robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon.

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