Police seek witnesses to Orchidland robbery, assault

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Police are seeking witnesses to a robbery Tuesday in Orchidland Estates.

Police are seeking witnesses to a robbery Tuesday in Orchidland Estates.

According to police, a 57-year-old man said two men assaulted and robbed him while he was walking on Orchidland Drive.

The men, described as possibly white, about 5-foot-7 or 5-foot-8, had exited a dark Honda four-door sedan.

The victim was treated for his injuries at Hilo Medical Center.

Police ask anyone who witnessed the attack or knows the identity of the assailants to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Officer Donovan Kohara at 961-2272 or donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.