Police are investigating a purse-snatching reported Wednesday afternoon in downtown Hilo.
A 64-year-old Keaau woman told police she and another woman were walking along Haili Street at about 12:50 p.m. when a man in his late 20s approached her from behind, grabbed her purse and fled down an alley next to the Palace Theater.
The suspect was described as a local male wearing a white tank-top undershirt, brown shorts and slippers.
Neither the woman nor a woman walking with her, a 59-year-old Keaau resident, was injured.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information on it is asked to contact Det. Grant Todd at 961-2385 or [email protected].
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
