Updated at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2007
Big Island police seek information in assault case
Advertiser Staff
Big Island police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who attacked a Keaukaha resident Jan. 26.
The victim told police that an unknown man forced his way on to his property on Kalaniana'ole Avenue at about 9:30 p.m., ripped a gate off its hinges and hit him in the face, knocking him unconscious.
A witness saw a red car and a white pickup truck with a pipe rack in the area shortly after the attack.
An unknown man came to the victim's assistance but left the area before police were able to speak to him about anything he may have witnessed.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call officer Edwin Namohala at (808) 961-2213 or the police department's non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo or (808) 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
