Big Island police are investigating the reported robbery of an 86-year-old Hilo woman Tuesday evening in downtown Hilo.
The woman reported to police around 5:30 p.m. that she had been walking along Haili Street, near a movie theater, when an unknown man pushed her from behind, according to the Hawaii Police Department. The woman subsequently fell and the man reportedly took her purse.
The woman suffered minor injuries but declined medical treatment, according to police.
The man is described as 5 feet tall, weighing about 130 pounds with a medium build and short black hair, according to police. He was wearing a tan shirt with orange rectangular designs, and possibly blue jeans.
Anyone with information on the identity of the man or who may have witnessed the reported robbery should contact Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385 or by email at gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective Joel Field at 961-2381 or by email at jfield@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.