Kahului Robbery Under Investigation

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By Maui Now Staff

Maui Police are investigating a first degree robbery reported on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Kahului.

Police say an investigation revealed a 62-year-old male victim was approached at a bus stop, by an unknown man that demanded money, while brandishing a hand gun which was later determined to be a BB gun.

The suspect then shot the victim several times before fleeing on foot, according to police reports.

The victim was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries for further treatment.

Police described the suspect as 6-feet tall with a muscular built, short black hair, and clean shaven.  The suspect was reportedly wearing a white or light colored shirt at the time of the incident.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance with any information on the identity of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call Maui Crime Stoppers or the Maui Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 244-6425.