Man punches liquor store employee, pulls out knife after theft attempt

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According to a police incident report, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Thierer Road around 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 9 after a man walked into a store and announced his plans to steal a bottle of liquor.

A store employee followed him outside and pinned him to the ground. During this incident, the suspect punched the employee and pulled out a folding knife. Employees of another nearby business ran out to help the victim. The suspect was located nearby and taken into custody.

Kyseen L. Williams, 23, of Madison, was arrested for second-degree recklessly endangering safety, bail jumping, disorderly conduct while armed, and retail theft. He was taken to the Dane County Jail.

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