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1 of 2 suspects arrested in Kapolei kidnapping

Honolulu police arrested one of two male suspects in connection with Monday’s kidnapping and robbery of a 57-year-old man in Kapolei.

Police said the suspects approached the victim, physically assaulted him and forced him into the trunk of his own vehicle at about 9 p.m. The victim managed to free himself from the trunk as the suspects fled the area with the victim’s vehicle.

The 57-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.

Police said a 25-year-old man was positively identified and arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of kidnapping and first-degree robbery. The victim’s vehicle was also recovered.

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