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Man, 36, arrested in Pawaa robbery

Honolulu police arrested a 36-year-old man after he allegedly threatened a 62-year-old man and took his cell phone in Pawaa Monday.

The robbery occurred in the 1500 block of South King Street at about 10:30 a.m.

Police said the suspect approached the victim and took his phone while threatening him.

Officers located the suspect in the area shortly afterward and arrested him on suspicion of second-degree robbery.

Police also arrested him for investigation of promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree after officers found methamphetamine in his possession during a pat-down.

Police recovered the victim’s cell phone.

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