Another Downtown Perfume Heist

Two women were arrested Sept. 6 after allegedly attacking a security guard while trying to make off with nearly $330 worth of perfume from Sephora at 150 Broadway.

Police say that the guard tried to stop Shardai Louis, 28, from leaving the store after Louis hid perfume in her bag. Louis punched the guard in the arm, causing pain and swelling while her companion, Natasha Infante, 33, pulled on the other arm, according to police. The women managed to flee but were apprehended by police.

Both women were charged with second degree robbery, the DA's office said.

The alleged shoplifting comes two months after a perfume thief, who was not caught, targeted the same Sephora, swiping 28 bottles of Chanel perfume. One week later, a thief made off with 25 bottles of Fierce cologne from Abercrombie & Fitch at 199 Water Street.