Posted on: Tuesday, October 8, 2002
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| CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department need help identifying and finding the man above, who is suspected of robbing a bank in Kaimuki.
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Bank robber still on loose
Police are seeking a man who robbed the First Hawaiian Bank Kaimuki branch on Friday afternoon.
The suspect entered the bank at 3599 Wai'alae Ave. around 4 p.m., stood in line, and then passed a demand note to the teller stating he was armed.
The robber was last seen entering an older model white two-door Honda that was parked in the rear municipal parking lot. No weapon was seen.
He is described as in his 30s, 5 feet 6, 200 pounds with a heavy build. He has wavy black hair, dark eyes, medium complexion and a mustache, and was wearing a black baseball cap, green long-sleeve T-shirt, dark shorts and athletic shoes.
Those with information can call Crimestoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on your cellular telephone.
Gas suspected in 'Aiea fires
Fire investigators and gas company inspectors yesterday were at Pagano's Pizza at 98-298 Kamehameha Highway in 'Aiea, where two fires within a five-hour period Sunday and yesterday morning caused an estimated $42,000 damage to the structure and contents.
Gas is suspected of being a contributing cause, Fire Department spokesman Capt. Richard Soo said.
Five companies responded to an 11:20 alarm Sunday night and reported the fire extinguished at 1:10 a.m. yesterday.
A second alarm was reported at the same address at 3:29 a.m. Soo said firefighters put out a fire at the same place about a week ago.
Assault, robbery suspects arrested
Police have arrested one 18-year-old and five 17-year-old males who are accused of chasing and beating another teen and stealing a stereo from his car.
Police said the victim, 17, drove into a parking lot off Dillingham Boulevard in an effort to flee the group pursuing him in another vehicle. The boy then attempted to flee on foot but was caught and assaulted, police said.
The incident was reported at 5:50 p.m. Sunday.
Police later arrested the six people on suspicion of second-degree criminal property damage, third-degree assault and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. All have been released pending further investigation.
2 teens robbed at gunpoint
Two 17-year-old boys told police that three men in a customized white Honda del Sol robbed them at gunpoint Friday night on Haha'ione Street in Hawai'i Kai. One shot was reportedly fired from the car in the 11:45 p.m. robbery.
No injuries were reported.
Police said the customized car has a black carbon-fiber racing hood and white rims. Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
Fugitive arrested in Kapahulu area
Police arrested fugitive Rebecca Nona Kamakawiwoole, 48, Friday at a Kapahulu-area residence. Kamakawiwoole was wanted on a federal drug warrant and state court warrants.
Motorcyclist recovering
The condition of a 26-year-old woman who sustained critical head injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday on Kamehameha Highway in Hau'ula has improved to guarded at The Queen's Medical Center. The woman was not wearing a helmet and did not have a license to operate the motorcycle, police said.
