KINGSTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A shoplifting suspect nearly ran over a Kingston plainclothes officer while fleeing the scene of a Lowe’s home improvement store on Friday, according to Kingston police.
The plainclothes officer was at the Lowe’s home improvement store on William Gould Way when he allegedly spotted a robbery in progress.
The officer drew his gun and attempted to apprehend the suspect, who allegedly resisted arrest and fled the scene in a white SUV.
A Kingston police spokesperson told 7NEWs the officer drew his gun because the suspect allegedly threatened him with a weapon.
While fleeing the scene, the suspect allegedly crashed into an uninvolved vehicle before nearly running over the officer.
The officer was not injured during the incident.
Kingston police say they believe they have identified the suspect and they have probable cause to charge them with felony charges of larceny and assault in connection with the incident.
No arrests have been made at this time and the incident remains under investigation.
No additional information was immediately available.
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