Police are asking the public’s help in investigating a sexual assault that happened 8:35 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Old Kona Airport.
A woman was in the area “when two juvenile males approached her, punched her and sexually assaulted her. They fled the area when a good Samaritan confronted them,” police wrote.
The victim was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and released.
The first suspect was described as “skinny.” The second suspect was described as having a muscular build.
Police arrested the first suspect, a 15-year-old boy, on Sept. 4. He was later released to the custody of his parents.
Police continue to search for the second suspect.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Renee Morinaka at 326-4646, extension 301, or rene.morinaka@hawaiicounty.gov.
People who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.