A man was pepper-sprayed in Arlington, Virginia, Tuesday by a woman who said he was taking pictures of children.
It turned out, he was taking pictures of his own kids.
Arlington police said in a statement that the woman reported the man to a security officer at the Pentagon City Mall on South Hayes Street Tuesday afternoon.
The security guard talked to the man, police said, and determined that he was taking pictures of his own children.
The woman then sprayed the man and ran off, police said.
The man was treated on the scene by medics.
She’s wanted for malicious injury by caustic agent.
Like WTOP on Facebook and follow WTOP on Twitter and Instagram to engage in conversation about this article and others.
Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.
© 2022 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.
