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Shoplifting suspect allegedly punches off-duty officer

A 20-year-old, male shoplifting suspect allegedly punched an off-duty police officer in Makaha on Saturday, causing unspecified injuries to the officer.

The suspect was being detained for theft at 10:16 p.m. when he allegedly punched the officer.

The man was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree theft and first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer.

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