Police Seeking Information on Suspect in Kona Weapons Incident

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a weapons incident that occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2025 at or about 6:50 p.m. in the area of Hualalai Road in Kailua-Kona. 

A 26-year-old male victim reported being approached by a male party who brandished a small folding knife and demanded money from the victim. The male suspect then fled the area on foot. 

The victim described the suspect as being a light skinned Caucasian male, approximately 5’5” in height, with a thin build and weighing approximately 155 lbs. with light brown curly hair and short brown and white facial hair. At the time of the incident, the suspect is observed wearing a gray baseball cap, a dark colored shirt with yellow writing which says “Tap 808” on the front, black shorts, and dark colored shoes.  

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311, or contact Detective Bradley Llanes at bradley.llanes@hawaiipolice.gov.