Vacaville police reported that a representative of the Nugget Market on Browns Valley Parkway requested to make a citizen's arrest on behalf of the business and signed a private person's arrest form, formally requesting prosecution.
The video shows the woman calling for help while the loss prevention associate attempts to detain her. A customer, outside the store where the detainment happened, called 911 to report what was going on.
Sadiq explained to CBS Sacramento why he started filming in the first place, saying, "I thought he was some random guy attacking a woman in the parking lot." He said that he just wanted the employee to let go of the woman.
Sadiq kept filming the interaction, which shows the loss prevention officer grabbing the woman's arm while she holds a child, with another by her side.
The video later shows the moment the loss prevention associate lets go, and the woman sits on the ground until Vacaville police arrive.
A spokesperson for Nugget Market shared a statement with CBS Sacramento on Friday.
According to Vacaville police, under California law, when store personnel witness a theft and request to press charges, officers are obligated to act if there is confirmation that a crime took place.
"Many merchants have loss prevention programs. Each of those are unique in terms of their policies and procedures in terms of those programs," he said.
The City of Vacaville partners with several organizations for anyone seeking assistance related to food or shelter insecurity. More information can be obtained by contacting the City's Community Response Unit.
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