Vagrant held in tip-jar theft
A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole two tip jars from a Keeaumoku Street Starbucks coffee shop.
Two people — including a store clerk — suffered minor injuries during the 9:15 a.m. robbery.
The suspect, apprehended a few blocks away from the coffee shop 30 minutes after the robbery — was arrested on suspicion of second-degree robbery and third-degree assault.
Woman allegedly hits officer
A 19-year-old woman is in police custody after she allegedly assaulted a police officer who was trying to break up a fight Wednesday in the Aala Park area.
Police officers were summoned to a report of a fight at 7 p.m. An officer was allegedly struck in the face by the suspect. The officer was taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries and released.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and first-degree assault of a law enforcement officer.
Divers rescued off Makapuu
City lifeguards rescued two scuba divers off Makapuu on Thursday morning after they said they needed help, according to a city Ocean Safety Division news release.
An off-duty firefighter on the Makapuu hiking trail spotted the divers in distress and calling for help. The firefighter called 911 and directed lifeguards to the divers.
Ocean Safety launched watercraft at about 11:30 a.m. and rescued the divers off the point at Makapuu, about 1,000 yards offshore.
The men, both 24 years old and Hawaii residents, are experienced divers but told lifeguards they were suffering from exhaustion in a strong current, the release said. They did not need medical attention.
