A Pahoa man wanted for questioning in a robbery case was reported in critical condition today after collapsing while in police custody.

At 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, 38-year-old Clarence Hatori turned himself in at the Hilo police station, where he was charged with two counts of contempt of court and arrested on suspicion of robbery.

He was held at the Hilo police cellblock pending his initial court appearance on the contempt charges and while detectives continued the robbery investigation.

At 9:30 a.m. today, Hatori collapsed while alone in his cell, police said. Fire Department rescue personnel responded and took him to Hilo Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.

Due to his medical condition, he was released from police custody in connection with the robbery case, police said. That investigation is continuing.

Because Hatori collapsed in police custody, the Criminal Investigations Division and the Office of Professional Standards are investigating.