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Police: Auto theft suspect hits vehicle’s owner driving away

Honolulu police are looking for an auto theft suspect who allegedly struck the 61-year-old owner of a vehicle, who tried to stop his vehicle from being stolen.

Police arrested a second suspect, 31-year-old man with no local address, near 1305 Middle Street Saturday afternoon on suspicion of first-degree robbery Saturday afternoon. Police said he acted as a lookout while another man entered the vehicle and drove away, striking the vehicle’s owner at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police did not release a description of the auto theft suspect. He is wanted on suspicion of robbery and for leaving the scene of an accident.

Police did not say if the victim was seriously hurt.

The 31-year-old man was released Sunday, pending further investigation.

8 responses to “Police: Auto theft suspect hits vehicle’s owner driving away”

  1. nodaddynotthebelt says:

    Again, they will be out in no time to steal again. Why no booking photos?

  2. allie says:

    Prosecutors are already dropping the case.

  3. 808warriorfan says:

    “No local address” = Homeless ?????

  4. RetiredWorking says:

    I wonder how the arrestee felt, after his buddy left him behind at the crime scene.

  5. justmyview371 says:

    Attempt murder charges!

  6. Workingrl says:

    Why is this sept 5 story listed as top news on sept 6???

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