Robbery suspect charged

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Hao’s bail was set at $80,500 and he was held in the Kona police cellblock pending his initial appearance Monday in Kona District Court.

Police have charged a 22-year-old Kailua-Kona man with 11 offenses for allegedly robbing a business in Kaloko Business Center V and Keauhou Store earlier this month.

James Kekai Hao was charged with two counts of robbery and theft, three counts of terroristic threatening, and single counts of kidnapping, assault, property damage and marijuana possession.

Hao’s bail was set at $80,500 and he was held in the Kona police cellblock pending his initial appearance Monday in Kona District Court.