Mother arrested for stabbing, robbery following altercation with Bay Area business employee

A Vacaville woman was arrested Monday after allegedly stabbing an employee at a local business following an altercation.

Vacaville police say Makeda Cairo, 33, stabbed an employee and fled on foot from. local business on the 500 block of Main Street just before 6 p.m. on Monday. Police say an argument broke out between Cairo and the victim inside the business, during which time Cairo was seen attempting to leave the business with a tip jar.

After Cairo fled, officers were able to locate a vehicle associated with Cairo parked near the business. Officials said her three children, ages 16, 3, and 1, were found sitting inside the vehicle, so Vacaville officers partnered with Solano County Child Welfare Services to ensure the safety and welfare of the children.

Cairo was arrested and booked into the Solano County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.

The victim, a 51-year-old man and employee of the business, suffered a stab wound to his arm and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact Detective Meek at (707) 469-4801.