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Posted at 11:51 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2008

Ewa Mart robbery suspect facing federal charges

Advertiser Staff

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Ewa Mart robbery suspect.

Courtesty of Honolulu CrimeStoppers

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A suspect in the Oct. 2 armed robbery of the Ewa Mart has been turned over to federal authorities for prosecution.

Preston Pedro, 21, who listed no permanent local address during booking, was arrested Friday at the main police station at 5:40 p.m. on a federal warrant.

Ewa Mart, at 91-831 Ft. Weaver Road, was robbed at 9:55 p.m. by a gunman who fled on a moped with an undisclosed amount of cash.