A suspect has been arrested in Palolo after an armed home invasion that left a 76-year-old man shaken but physically uninjured. On August 10, 2025, at about 12:10 p.m., an unknown male allegedly entered the victim's Waiomao Road home, held a gun to his head and demanded money before fleeing with personal property. Authorities located and arrested a 43-year-old suspect the night of August 11.
Police account and arrest timeline
Those details were posted by the Honolulu Police Department, which says District 7 patrol officers responded to Waiomao Road on August 10 at about 12:10 p.m. after the 76-year-old victim reported the break-in and gunpoint threat. Robbery detectives identified the suspect as a 43-year-old man, and District 5's Crime Reduction Unit located and arrested him just before midnight on August 11, the department added. The post also says charges will be sought with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and asks anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300 or submit tips via the P3 Tips app.
Local context
The arrest comes amid several recent gunpoint robberies on Oahu that local outlets have been tracking. As reported by the Star-Advertiser, police investigated multiple gunpoint robberies in July, and KHON2 documented an uptick in armed robberies across the island earlier this year. Law enforcement sources cited in those reports urged residents — especially older adults and small-business owners — to be vigilant and to report tips to police.
Charges and legal next steps
Because the incident allegedly involved a firearm during a residential entry, the department says investigators are pursuing the case as first-degree robbery. Under Hawaii law, robbery in the first degree is a class A felony, per the Hawaii Revised Statutes, and carries severe penalties if prosecutors file charges and obtain a conviction. Investigators did not release the suspect's name in the initial post; the department asked anyone with information to contact police or CrimeStoppers.
