Hawai‘i Island police are on the lookout for a suspect who was allegedly involved in an assault at a Kailua-Kona shopping center on April 15. The incident, which took place in a public restroom in the 74-5400 block of Makala Boulevard, involved a man being shoved head-first into a urinal, causing him pain to his jaw. The assault was reported to the police at approximately 6:00 p.m. on the day of the occurrence.
Details about the suspect have been circulated in an attempt to solicit help from the public. He is described as a possibly Micronesian man, standing between 6 feet 1 and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing around 250 pounds. At the time of the incident, the suspect was seen donning a black hat, a red shirt, light-colored shorts, and black shoes. There was no mention of any visible tattoos on the suspect in the description provided.
Officials have made a call to action for anyone with information related to the assault to get in touch with the police department's non-emergency line or to reach out directly to Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai via email. The Hawai‘i Police Department emphasizes the importance of community involvement in resolving such cases and assures confidentiality to those who come forward.
For individuals who prefer to report anonymously, the option to contact Crime Stoppers is available. This program, operated by volunteers, offers rewards for information that substantially aids police investigations, with the potential for a reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest. The service provided by Crime Stoppers operates without recording calls and does not subscribe to caller ID, thus maintaining the anonymity of informants.
