Police are investigating the report of an armed robbery Monday afternoon in Hilo.
Police are investigating the report of an armed robbery Monday afternoon in Hilo.
Shortly before 3 p.m., police received a call from a 66-year-old Hilo man who reported that while he was walking in Lokahi Park, he was approached by two masked suspects who brandished firearms, demanded money and forced him into the park’s restroom. The suspects reportedly took an undisclosed amount of cash from the man before fleeing the area.
The man was not injured in the incident, which is being investigated as a kidnapping, first-degree robbery and second-degree theft.
Although both suspects were wearing masks, the victim indicated that they are likely males and spoke with heavy accents.
One is described as between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9, about 135 pounds and was wearing a black shirt, black pants and black shoes.
The other was described as between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9, about 200 pounds and was wearing black pants and a black “hoodie.”
Anyone with any information about this incident or anyone who may know the identity of the suspects is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Tuckloy Aurello at 961-2385 or tuckloy.aurello@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.