Hawaii Island police are investigating two home invasion robberies in Kona.
Hawaii Island police are investigating two home invasion robberies in Kona.
Both robberies occurred in the evening hours on the 73-1200 block of Hiolani Street in Kailua-Kona. In both cases, an unknown man pointed a handgun at the victims and demanded cash. He was dressed from head to toe in dark clothing, was wearing gloves, and had his head and face covered, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
In the first incident, which occurred around 7:35 p.m. Nov. 2, a 72-year-old man reported the suspect entered his house, pointed a gun at him, demanded cash, and left with an undisclosed amount of money. He also took two cell phones belonging to the victim and his wife, who was in another room at the time of the robbery.
The second incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. Nov. 12. Two women, ages 69 and 72, reported they heard a noise in the living room and found the suspect, who pointed a handgun at them and asked for cash and telephones. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, two cell phones and a land line handset.
The second set of victims described him as Caucasian, thin, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, and wearing black clothing, including a black sweatshirt with an orange design on the front. He was carrying a black backpack with white lettering on the right strap.
Anyone with any information about the suspect or either of these robberies should call the Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311, Detective Walter Ah Mow at 326-4646 ext. 238, or Detective Sean Smith at 326-4646 ext. 262. The detectives also can be reached by email at wahmow@co.hawaii.hi.us or ssmith@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.