Former police officer assaulted by a thief

A former New York City police officer, Salvatore Lopiccolo, was assaulted by a robber when he tried to stop him while he was stealing from a Walgreens store. Video of the incident shows the 50-year-old man approaching the alleged robber and grabbing his tote bag. The alleged thief then hits the security guard with a food jar, causing injuries. Both men were eventually charged with assault.