Woman accused of theft and assaulting Regina officer

A Regina police vehicle can be seen this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

A 29-year-old woman faces multiple charges after a theft investigation led to the alleged assault of a Regina police officer.

Police say members of their downtown safety team were called to a reported theft at a business in the 2100 block of 11th Avenue on Tuesday.

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Through investigation, officers determined a woman entered the business, stole clothing items and left without paying.

“Officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect a short time later,” read a Wednesday news release.

Police say the suspect assaulted one of the officers during the intake process at the Regina Police Service Detention Unit – leading to that officer being taken to the hospital before they were released.