B.C. crime: Hardware store worker allegedly stabbed by shoplifter: [Video]

A worker who confronted a shoplifter at a B.C. hardware store was allegedly struck in the head with a hatchet and stabbed in the arm over the weekend, according to authorities.

Mounties in Quesnel were called to the scene at a shop on Reid Street at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

“Staff attempted to intervene in the theft and the man presented a hatchet and struck the staff member in the head,” a news release from the detachment said.

“A physical struggle ensued between the suspect and staff at the store. The suspect pulled a large knife and stabbed the employee in the arm and then fled the store.”

The employee suffered two lacerations, one from the hatchet and the other from the knife.

A suspect was later identified and arrested. David Wesley, 19, remains in custody.

Online court records show Wesley has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, and possession …