Police are looking for a 38-year-old Pahoa suspected of a robbery in Hilo.
Police are looking for a 38-year-old Pahoa suspected of a robbery in Hilo.
In response to a 2:20 p.m. call Friday, officers took a report from a 47-year-old Hilo man, who was seated in a car on the 400 block of Wainaku Street with a large sum of cash, when he was approached by a man who demanded the money. The suspect removed the cash and then the victim exited his car and struggled to gain possession of it. As the suspect drove away, the victim was dragged by the suspect’s car.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries to his legs.
Police want to question Clarence Hatori, who is also wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court. He is described as 6-feet tall, 240 pounds with short black hair. He may have a mustache and goatee.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Todd Pataray at 961-2382 or todd.pataray@co.hawaii.hi.us. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and might be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.