Jeremyal Bronson Leedy, 23, was charged with second-degree robbery and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail pending his initial appearance tomorrow at Hilo District Court.

Leedy has six prior convictions, according to Hawai'i Criminal Justice Data Center records.

He is accused of stealing a watch after allegedly making a reference to shooting a Macy's employee although a weapon was not seen, police said.