A stewardess was arrested in Japan after allegedly shoplifting from a store and biting a security guard when she was confronted about the reported theft, local media report.
Singapore Airlines flight attendant Bai Peixuan, 33, was arrested on Nov. 6 in Narita, Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, after allegedly stealing six items from a store in the city, Singapore outlet The Straits reported. Times.
The allegedly stolen items included bath towels and handbags totaling just over $60, according to Japan’s NTV News.
A 51-year-old security guard confronted the woman about the alleged robbery and attempted to stop her from leaving the store.
She responded by biting him on the arm, leaving him with a minor injury, The Straits Times reported.
“He was holding my neck, so I bit him because I wanted him to let go,” he allegedly told authorities when they asked him why he bit the man.
A Singapore Airlines stewardess was arrested in Narita, Japan.REUTERS The interior of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380.Getty Images
Singapore Airlines has consistently ranked as one of the best international airlines in the business, touting exceptional customer service, catering and spacious seating from economy class to its private first-class cabins, Travel and Leisure reported in March.
The suspect denied attempting to steal the items and told police she intended to pay for them before the security guard intervened.
“I didn’t steal the items, but I intended to pay for them later,” the woman told police, The Straits Times reported.
Singapore Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that one of the company’s employees was arrested in Japan.
Narita International Airport in Japan. Getty Images
“As this matter is under investigation, we are unable to provide further comment,” the airline added.
Japanese laws allow local police departments to detain people suspected of committing a crime for up to 23 days, The Straits Times reported.
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