Woman allegedly hit business owner with a closed fist when he tried to stop robbery
By Bob Gambert
Sun, October 18, 2026
8:30 AM
The business owner told police a 21-year-old woman went behind the Billy’s Food Mart counter, took an item and tried to run away. Police said the owner tried to intervene but was struck in the process. (Google Maps)
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- Robbery
- Assault
- Police investigation
- Business owner
- Closed fist
- Arrest
- Suspect
- San Antonio**
SAN ANTONIO - Police are investigating after a late-night robbery turned violent on the Northeast Side.
Police responded to a robbery call at about 1:08 a.m. Sunday in the 4400 block of Rittiman Road. When they arrived, officers spoke with the business owner, who reported a 21-year-old woman went behind the counter at Billy’s Food Mart, took an item, and attempted to flee. Police said the owner attempted to intervene but was hit in the process.
The owner suffered injuries from being struck with a closed fist, according to police. The suspect was arrested for robbery at the scene and booked into jail.