Police are investigating a reported robbery Saturday in Puna.
Police are investigating a reported robbery Saturday in Puna.
At 10:23 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a home on the 15-0600 block of Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches subdivision.
A 36-year-old man reported that while an acquaintance and two other local males were in his house, they took his computer hard drive and mobile phone. When he asked for the items back, he was struck numerous times in the face, causing minor injuries.
The victim was able to get away from the suspects and call police. He was taken to Hilo Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries and released.
Anyone with information about this case or the identity of the suspects is asked to call the police nonemergency line at 935-3311 or to contact Detective Wendall Carter at 961-2378 or wcarter@co.hawaii.hi.us. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.