A Connecticut man is accused of beating a pregnant woman during a carjacking attempt in the Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru

A Connecticut man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a pregnant woman while she tried to steal her vehicle.

East Haven police released a statement Wednesday after reports of an attempted carjacking at a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1, when 28-year-old William Rodriguez pulled into the parking lot directly in front of the victim's car.

Rodriguez then allegedly got out of his vehicle, climbed into the passenger side of the woman's car and demanded her keys. When she refused to hand over her keys, Rodriguez began beating the four-month pregnant woman before she was able to escape the vehicle and run into the restaurant for help.

An employee working in the drive-thru witnessed the attack and notified two co-workers, who then ran outside and grabbed Rodriguez, who police said tried to escape in the victim's vehicle.

When officers arrived at the scene, Rodriguez continued to struggle and bit a paramedic's hand after he was arrested.

The vehicle in Rodriguez's possession at the time of the attack, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, had previously been reported stolen.

Rodriguez is charged with multiple counts of Breach of Peace, 2nd Degree Assault on Emergency Medical Personnel, 3rd Degree Robbery, 2nd Degree Reckless Endangerment, Assault on a Pregnant Person, 3rd Degree Assault, Obstructing an Officer and two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

He is being held on $250,000 bond for the charge, in addition to several outstanding warrants totaling $475,000 and two outstanding warrants from CSP Troop A and Troop I.

East Haven police released a statement thanking the fast food chain's employees for their work.

“The East Haven Police Department commends the quick and courageous actions of Dunkin' Donuts employees who helped bring this dangerous situation under control,” police said.

Rodriguez was taken to court for arraignment on Wednesday.