Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Lahaina Bank

Surveillance image courtesy: Maui Police Department.

Maui police and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a Lahaina bank on Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2016.

Police say the suspect gave the female teller a bag and demanded she place money within while he brandished an unknown type of firearm.

The suspect then fled north bound on a bicycle, according to police reports.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, around 20 to 25 years old, standing 5’11″ to 6’1”, and weighing 150 to 160 pounds.  Police say the suspect also has a tattoo on the right side of his neck and released a surveillance photo of the suspect wanted for the alleged robbery.

The man was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, black pants and black hat. Police say the suspect also had a mustache and a patch of hair on his chin.

DESCRIPTION:
Adult Male
Between 20 to 25 years old
5’11” to 6’1” tall
150 to 160 lbs.
Long sleeve black shirt
Long black pants
Facial hair: mustache and patch of hair on chin

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Audra Sellers at (808) 270-4351, the Maui Police Department Central Dispatch at (808) 244-6400, 9-1-1 if it is an emergency, or to report anonymously call Crime Stoppers at (808) 242-6966.

Maui Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of people responsible for felony crimes; the recovery of stolen property or seizure of illegal drugs in felony cases; or the capture of felony fugitives.

*The public is reminded that the above information is provided by authorities, and all parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.