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Police are looking for this alleged shoplifting suspect, who remains on the loose. This, after the suspect allegedly punched a Walmart worker in the face, then fled, while attempting to shoplift a $5 item.

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An alleged shoplifting at a New Jersey Walmart over the weekend turned violent when an employee confronted the shoplifter over the $6 item. The shoplifter, who remains on the loose, then punched the Walmart worker in the face, before fleeing, according to NBC-10 in Philly.

The incident happened at the Walmart near Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County.

The worker confronted the shoplifter as he tried to leave the store, police told the station.

The $6 item at the center of the incident wasn't named. The employee was a Walmart Loss Prevention worker.

After punching the employee, the suspect ran out of the store and into a nearby wooded area, NBC-10 reports.

But not before a security camera picked up his image.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to call the Lacey Township Police Department at 609.693.6636.