Two accused shoplifters are on the run after a Lowe's security officer was stabbed Tuesday night at the Watson Boulevard store in Warner Robins.

A news release from the Warner Robins Police Department explains that loss prevention officers noticed two men shoplifting and followed them to the parking lot shortly before 7 p.m.

While trying to detain the men, one of the suspects stabbed a store employee in the chest before the men ran off, the release stated.

The victim was taken to Houston Medical Center and is expected to survive.

No further details were immediately available.

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