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Male allegedly groped teen while riding bus in Kalihi, police say

COURTESY CRIMESTOPPERS HONOLULU

Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are seeking a male suspect who allegedly groped a teen while riding the bus.

Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect who allegedly groped a teenage girl on a city bus in Kalihi.

Police said the suspect groped the teen while riding the bus on Kamehameha IV Road and Ahonui Street at approximately 7 p.m. May 17.

The suspect then allegedly followed her after she exited the bus when a good Samaritan intervened and walked her home.

A surveillance video captured images of the suspect, who was wearing a black hat, gray T-shirt and black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.