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Honolulu police arrest man, 30, for alleged purse snatching in Waikiki

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Honolulu police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with an alleged purse snatching in Waikiki early Monday.

The robbery occurred in the 1900 block of Kalakaua Avenue at about 12:50 a.m.

Police said a 65-year-old woman was waiting for a ride when a man used force to take her purse.

About two hours later, police located the suspect in the Ala Moana Beach area and arrested him on suspicion of second-degree robbery.

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