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Police chase down girl, 15, who escaped after arrest downtown

Police arrested a 15-year-old girl after she allegedly fled from police after officers arrested her on suspicion of theft in downtown Honolulu.

At about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, police said the suspect was in police custody when she managed to flee on foot from the police vehicle.

Police chased her and apprehended her about a minute later. In addition to theft, the 15-year-old girl was arrested on resisting arrest and criminal contempt of court.

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