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Hawaii island police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the bathroom of a state facility in the Waiakea area of Hilo on Tuesday.
An adult female was reportedly attacked about 4:30 p.m. The victim was able to fight off her attacker, who fled in a 2003-2006 red Ford Expedition with tan or gold on the bottom.
The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, 6-feet tall, 160-180 pounds with a thin build, curly blond hair and facial acne. He was wearing a white tank top and black surf shorts.
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call the Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Jesse Kerr at 961-8883 or jkerr@co.hawaii.hi.us. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181.
