Hilo authorities are turning to the community for help following an assault on a teenager at a downtown bus terminal. According to Hawaii Police Department announcement, a 16-year-old boy was accosted by a group of males early on the morning of July 30, with the assailants leaving him with a significant facial injury.
The attack, which took place at the Mo'oheau Bus Terminal, resulted in the youth sustaining a four-inch laceration to his face after one of the suspects, described as having long black hair and a tattoo above the right eyebrow, used a bifold blade the victim managed to escape to the Hilo Walmart where emergency medical services were summoned and he was ultimately treated at the Hilo Medical Center, and was released to a family member.
Hawaii Police Department have yet to identify the suspects involved in the incident Detective Kelsey Kobayashi of the Area I Juvenile Aid Section is leading the investigation, seeking any tips that could help in bringing the assailants to justice, as stated in the announcement. Members of the community with information are encouraged to aid the police either by contacting Detective Kobayashi directly at (808) 961-8883 or via email at [email protected].
In an effort to ensure the anonymity of tipsters Crime Stoppers, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to community safety, offers a confidential hotline at 961-8300, for those who might be reluctant to come forward, and they may also qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the suspects' identification, information about the attack or the assailants is being kept under wraps by the authorities, maintaining the confidentiality of sources.
