Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 --- 10:45 a.m.

Incident report from Madison Police Department:

On Friday night, just before 8:00 p.m., Madison Police were sent to the East Towne Mall parking lot after a store employee was thrown from the hood of a fleeing car while trying to stop a pair of retail theft suspects.

The 22-year old victim confronted the suspects after they left her store - Wet Seal. The women refused to let her see if they had concealed any stolen merchandise, and got into their car.

The victim was standing in front of it the driver pulled forward and struck her. The employee was thrown onto the hood. She held on - for an estimated 50 to 75 feet - as the driver first swerved drastically, then hit the brakes hard. This caused the victim to fall to the ground.

The suspects initially took off, but returned later to talk with police. A scarf and a pair of sandals had been stolen from the store.

Arrested:
Christina R. Evert, age 19, Madison
Ms. Evert was arrested for First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, and cited for Retail Theft.

Emma A. Wexler, age 21, Madison
Ms. Wexler was cited for Retail Theft.

Victim:
Female, age 22, Madison
Victim suffered bruises, cuts, and a broken nail after falling from the fleeing car