Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their public request to help them identify a suspect responsible for a March 14 armed robbery at a Hilo pharmacy. South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Puainako Street business after callers reported a masked suspect entering the store with a firearm and then demanding prescription medication. The suspect then left the scene in a silver-colored SUV-type vehicle. The suspect is described as standing 5ʻ6″ to 6 feet tall with a “stocky” build. At the time of the incident he was wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a tactical-type vest while his head and face were concealed. The Area I Criminal Investigation Section is continuing this investigation, which is classified as a first-degree robbery. Police ask anyone who may know the identity of the suspect to call the police department’s non-emergency 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.
HPD Photo