Honolulu police arrested a man on April 25 whom they say was one of three suspects involved in a violent, pre-dawn armed robbery in Ewa Beach the week before. The holdup happened in the early hours of April 19 and left two men, ages 54 and 34, as victims, according to police. Detectives say the case is still active as they chase down new leads.
Arrest Follows Early-Morning Attack
According to Hawaii News Now, Honolulu police said the attack unfolded at about 1:34 a.m. on April 19 when three suspects allegedly confronted two men and robbed them at gunpoint. The outlet reports that investigators later identified two of the suspects, and that one of them was arrested on April 25 on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Detectives told the station the investigation remains ongoing.
Police And Local Context
According to the Honolulu Police Department, Ewa Beach is part of HPD's District 8, which covers West Oʻahu and is served by the Kapolei Police Station. District 8 detectives regularly handle investigations in the area and urge residents to report suspicious activity to local officers. The district page also provides contact details for the Kapolei station, which takes tips and follow-ups for West Oʻahu cases.
Legal Stakes
The arrested man was booked on suspicion of robbery in the first degree, a charge that law enforcement treats as a serious felony offense. Robbery in the first degree is defined as a Class A felony in Hawaii under the state penal code.
How To Help
Per CrimeStoppers Honolulu, anyone with information can call 808-955-8300 or submit an anonymous tip online. Tips can also be made through local police non-emergency lines. Residents who have video footage or eyewitness details are encouraged to share them with investigators to help identify the remaining suspects.
Police are asking anyone who saw the April 19 incident or who may have relevant recordings to contact detectives as the search for the other suspects continues. This story will be updated as officials release new information.
