Police: Florida woman throws squid at boyfriend outside bagel...

A 61-year-0ld Florida woman walked up to her boyfriend, who was eating squid outside a restaurant, and slapped him in the face Monday evening, a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report said.

Joanne Accetturo took the squid and threw it at her longtime boyfriend, covering him with it, according to the report.

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Accetturo also threw the man's wallet and fled in a four-door Buick LeSabre, authorities said.

A witness told deputies the woman grabbed one of the outdoor chairs at Einstein Bros. Bagels and repeatedly tried to hit the man with it.

Accetturo was arrested early Tuesday at her home, the report stated. She was released under supervision later that night, jail records show.

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Police: Florida woman throws squid at boyfriend outside bagel shop