Hawai‘i Police Department
Kona Patrol
Sergeant Marco K. Segobia
Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 253
Report No.: 24-033695
Media Release
Hawai’i Island police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a shopping center located at the 75-5800 block of Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Thursday morning, April 11, 2024.
Upon officer’s arrival to the scene at approximately 1:45 a.m., police located a 35-year-old Kailua-Kona man. The victim related that a male party followed him, threw him to the ground and began kicking his legs and arms, which caused him pain. The suspect then demanded all the victim’s money. The victim complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash from his wallet. The suspect then fled the area on foot.
The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by medics and subsequently transported via ambulance to the hospital for further evaluation.
The male suspect was described to be approximately 160 lbs., wearing a black shirt, black shorts and had black curly hair.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may have witnessed it are encouraged to contact Officer Collin Roberts at (808) 326-4646, ext. 253; or via email at collin.roberts@hawaiicounty.gov. Citizens may also contact the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.