Customer slashed at Columbus Circle Duane Reade, police say

COLUMBUS CIRCLE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are investigating a slashing at a Duane Reade Pharmacy at Columbus Circle.

Officials say workers saw the suspect shoplifting. A customer then tried to detain the suspect, and was slashed in the arm.

The suspect fled the scene, and is still on the loose.

The customer, a tourist from Utah, is in stable condition.