Hawai‘i Island police investigate early-morning robbery that left 1 man injured

Hawai’i Island police are investigating an early-morning robbery in Kailua-Kona where a man was reportedly left beaten.

The incident occurred at a shopping center at the 75-5800 block of Ali‘i Drive. Officers arrived to the scene at approximately 1:45 a.m. where they located a 35-year-old Kailua-Kona man.

The victim told police that a male party followed him, threw him to the ground and began kicking his legs and arms, which caused him pain. The suspect then demanded all the victim’s money. The victim complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash from his wallet. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

According to police, the victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by medics and subsequently taken via ambulance to the hospital for further evaluation.

The male suspect was described to be approximately 160 pounds, wearing a black shirt, black shorts and had black curly hair.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may have witnessed it is encouraged to contact Officer Collin Roberts at 808-326-4646, ext. 253; or via email at [email protected]. Citizens may also contact the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe.