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Prosecutors have charged a 37-year-old man in connection with a robbery in Mapunapuna.
Daniel T.K. Holcombe was charged with second-degree robbery. His bail has been set at $25,000.
Police said a suspect later identified as Holcombe confronted a 67-year-old man and demanded his property at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday. When the victim refused, Holcombe allegedly used physical force to take his property.
A struggle ensued but the victim broke free and called police.
Police arrested Holcombe near the scene on suspicion of second-degree robbery and two outstanding warrants.
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