Tupelo woman arrested in Dollar Tree robbery, assault case

Barbara A. Wardlow, 46, of Tupelo, was arrested and charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault after an incident at a Dollar Tree, police said.

Officers responded Oct. 20 to the store at 1111 South Gloster Street for a reported shoplifting that resulted in an injury. Store employees told officers a suspected shoplifter shoved an employee to the ground and threatened employees, saying she had a knife and a firearm, according to police.

The suspect fled, and paramedics took the injured employee to North Mississippi Medical Center, police said.

Wardlow was arrested Oct. 29 after further investigation. Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen ordered her held without bond Oct. 30, police said. The case will be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury.

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