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Police: Accused Shoplifter Assaulted Employee At Marlton Target

MARLTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A New Jersey man is accused of assaulting a Target store employee while allegedly trying to shoplift $1,600 in electronics.

The incident happened on April 3rd at the Target store located on Route 73 in Marlton.

According to investigators, the suspect, identified by police as 32-year-old Paul Gullo, was trying to shoplift $1,600 worth of electronics from the store.

While trying to shoplift the items, investigators say Gullo physically assaulted a Target employee.

Evesham Police officers arrived at the scene and placed Gullo under arrest.

All of the property was returned to the store.

Gullo, of Hammonton, New Jersey, was charged with 2nd degree Robbery. He was held at the Burlington County Jail in default of $30,645 bail.

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