VACAVILLE, Calif. — An argument led to an employee being stabbed by a suspected tip jar thief in Vacaville Monday night, according to police.
The Vacaville Police Department says the stabbing was reported at a business along the 500 block of Main Street just before 6 p.m. The caller said a woman stabbed an employee and took off, but police eventually caught up with the suspect due to a witness who shared where she was.
The suspect's car was found near the business with three children, ages 16, 3 and 1, in the car.
According to police, the suspect had an argument with the victim inside the business and tried to leave with a tip jar. The victim, a 51-year-old man, was stabbed in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment.
The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Makeda Cairo. She was taken to the county jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. Police partnered with Child Welfare Services to make sure the three children were safe.
Anyone with information on the case can call Detective Meek at 707-469-4810.
