Honolulu police seek suspect in alleged robbery on TheBus

Honolulu police have released footage of a male suspect who allegedly robbed a victim of his bag while riding TheBus.

Police said it happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. The victim was riding on an Oahu Transit Service bus when the male suspect — described as in his early 20s — approached him and demanded his “property” in a threatening manner.

When the bus stopped, the suspect took the victim’s bag and ran off.

The suspect is described as an unknown, local male who is 5 feet 7 inches tall with a skinny build. He was wearing a black jacket and black beanie.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact an HPD detective Opens in a new tab in the criminal investigation division. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Crime Stoppers online Opens in a new tab or at 808-955-8300.