Police seek ID of suspect in Hilo pharmacy robbery

Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery Monday night at a Hilo pharmacy.

At about 9:45 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Longs/CVS store Puainako Street business after callers reported a masked suspect brandishing a firearm had entered the store. The suspect demanded prescription medication and then left the scene in an SUV-type vehicle, possibly a silver-colored Nissan, according to the Hawaii Police Department.

The suspect is described as being between 5 feet, 6 inches, to 6 feet tall, “stocky,” wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a tactical-type vest. His head and face were concealed.

The Area I Criminal Investigation Section is continuing this investigation, which is classified as a first-degree robbery.

Anyone who may know the identity of the suspect should contact the department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Detective Jeremy Kubojiri of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2378 or email jeremy.kubojiri@hawaiicounty.gov or Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2252 or email rio.amon-wilkins@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.