ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) arrested a man for alleged aggravated assault.

According to APD, the suspect stole a bottle of Crown Royal from The Warehouse Package Store.

An employee attempted to grab the stolen product from the suspect. The suspect then attempted to stab the employee.

APD confirmed that the employee was unharmed in the incident.

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