Woman faces robbery charge in shoplifting incident

VALISSA DAHL
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A 22-year-old Hilo woman is charged with robbery and a drug offense after allegedly shoplifting at a local big box store in Hilo.

Police say Valissa Dahl had left the store with clothes she hadn’t paid for and, in an attempt to get away, attempted to punch a store detective who confronted her.

Police were called, Dahl was searched and was allegedly in possession of the stolen items and illegal drugs.

Her bail was set at $7,000.