Police investigate robbery in Kalapana

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Police are investigating a robbery this morning in Kalapana.

Police are investigating a robbery this morning in Kalapana.

A 64-year-old man reportedly told police he was on his porch on the 12-4300 block of Pahoa-Kalapana Road (Highway 130) shortly before noon when a man with his face hidden walked up his driveway.

When the victim confronted the suspect, the suspect punched him, dragged him into the house, attempted to tie him up, ransacked the house and fled with items belonging to the victim, police said.

The suspect is described as possibly local, 5-foot-6, 180-190 pounds with a stocky build. He was wearing a green safari hat, glasses, a blue-and-white checkered long-sleeved shirt, baggy denim jeans and black boots.

Anyone with any informationis asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppersat 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.