WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. —

Two women are facing charges for allegedly shoplifting expensive groceries and then attacking employees at a Market Basket in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, over the weekend.

Olivia L. Byrd, 37, of Quincy, and Rahjane J. Byrd, 28, of Hyde Park, were each charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, shoplifting by asportation, and disorderly conduct.

On Oct. 26, officers responding to a report of a disturbance at the Market Basket on W. Center St. around 5 p.m. found that the duo had begun assaulting two store employees, according to West Bridgewater police.

Investigators say the Byrds were concealing high-priced items, including lobster meat, prime ribeye steaks, and truffle butter in a bag while shopping.

The women alleged

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