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       A suspected shoplifter allegedly bit a police officer multiple times while she was being taken into custody at a Kroger grocery store in Nashville, a report says.

       The incident began Monday afternoon when the Watertown officer – who was working as security at the store – was notified of a woman who allegedly fled the facility after stuffing items into her purse, WKRN reported, citing an arrest warrant.

       The station says the officer decided to pepper-spray the woman after she resisted arrest.

       The Kroger grocery store in Nashville where the incident occurred Monday afternoon. (Google Maps)

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       But then the woman – despite being placed in handcuffs -- managed to bite the officer several times, causing lacerations to his hand, according to the warrant viewed by WKRN.

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       The woman was not identified. She is now in custody at a local jail on charges including assault on an officer, theft and resisting arrest.

       Her bond was set at $5,000, according to WKRN.