Updated at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Big Island police seek help in solving Kona robbery case
Advertiser Staff
Hawai'i County police are asking for the public's help in connection with a robbery that took place Saturday on Ali'i Drive.A 39-year-old man from Switzerland was robbed of his wallet around 10 p.m. just south of the Kailua pier.
The suspect is described as a man in his 20s, more than 6 feet tall, about 200 pounds with a dark complexion, a medium build and short dark hair. He was not wearing a shirt. The suspect was reportedly part of a group of at least eight individuals who were nearby during the robbery.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call Detective Sharlotte Bird at 808-326-4646, ext. 275, or the Police Department's nonemergency number at 808-935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 808-329-8181 in Kona or 808-961-8300 in Hilo. All CrimeStoppers information is kept confidential.
