Hawaii police are renewing their request for information regarding a robbery that took place in the early morning hours of Feb. 27.
At 4:25 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a reported robbery near the newly constructed bridge slightly south of Lunapule Road.
After interviewing the victims, a 43-year old man and a 45-year-old woman visiting from California, officers determined they were confronted by three unknown males in a vehicle who demanded money from the couple.
When the male victim said he had no money, one of the suspects exited the vehicle, tried to physically assault the male visitor, and stole his cellphone as the female victim ran and called police. The suspects then fled the area in an older model, darker colored sports utility vehicle.
The victim did not sustain any injuries.
According to the male victim, all three suspects were young adults with average builds who wore black clothing and black ski masks.
The first suspect, who tried to assault him, is described as darker skinned, 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a thin, dark wiry mustache. The victim was able to provide a composite sketch of the suspect.
The other two suspects were described as 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and were both noticeably heavier than the first suspect.
The victims have since returned to California.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who resides in the area and may have video surveillance footage, is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
