Hawaii Island Police Charge Man in Downtown Hilo Robbery
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright, aged 32, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Assault in the second degree
- Robbery in the second degree
- Theft in the third degree
Bright was charged after a robbery that took place on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, in Downtown Hilo. He remains in custody at the East Hawaii Detention Facility pending his initial court appearance.
Robbery Incident Details
The robbery incident occurred on July 9, at approximately 2:55 p.m. According to South Hilo patrol officers, two men reported being assaulted while working as survey contractors for Hawaii County on Ponahawai St. in Hilo. The men reported that prior to calling the police, they were conducting a drone survey when several men began walking towards them. The men seemed angry so the victims loaded their equipment into their vehicle in an attempt to leave and avoid a confrontation. However, the suspects stopped them and questioned them as to what they were doing in the area. After the victims informed the suspects of their identity and the job they were hired to do, two of the suspects began assaulting the victims while they were seated within their vehicle. The victims received injuries to their faces, with one victim getting a chipped tooth. One of the suspects took a driver’s license and drone pilot license belonging to one of the victims before the two men drove off to avoid further assault.
Homicide Investigation in Honolulu
A homicide investigation is underway after a sheriff deputy found a man dead with multiple stab wounds in Honolulu on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
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- Hawaii Island Police
- Downtown Hilo Robbery
- Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright
- Assault in Second Degree
- Robbery in the Second Degree
- Theft in the Third Degree
- South Hilo Patrol Officers
- Drone Survey
- Homicide Investigation
- Sheriff Deputy
- Multiple Stab Wounds
Originally Post From https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/downtown-hilo-robbery-suspect-charged/article_d85c18e4-422c-11ef-8596-53d3e4f253ad.html
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