A customer intervened this morning when an apparent shoplifter attempting to make off with a cart full of tools at Home Depot tried to load them into his vehicle.
The suspect reportedly struck one person with the vehicle -- no word on injuries -- and also hit two other cars while fleeing the scene.
The suspect vehicle was later located on the Thruway by State Police, but the suspect has not yet been located.
The incident was reported at 9:52 a.m., at Home Depot, 4181 Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia.
Several items were recovered and the Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation.
Thank you citizen.
Thank you citizen.