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Police search for suspect in gunpoint robbery of Uber driver in Waikiki

An investigation is underway involving a 21-year-old Uber driver who was robbed at gunpoint in Waikiki, police said.

The alleged robbery occurred at about 10:35 p.m. Tuesday. Police said the driver picked up a man in Waikiki who then allegedly pointed a firearm at the driver and demanded his property.

The suspect then ordered the victim to drive around.

Police said the victim drove out of Waikiki and eventually stopped at a gas station in the Keeaumoku area.

The perpetrator exited the vehicle and fled into a waiting vehicle with the driver’s undisclosed personal property.

No injuries were reported.

There are no arrests at this time.

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