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Police catch Hilo robbery suspect after struggle
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by Big Island Video News
on Feb 12, 2014 at 8:36 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO, Hawaii – 33 year old Jamal Hauoli-Ontai has been charged for the alleged robbery of a convenience store on Kinoole and Hoku Street in Hilo this weekend. Police say Ontai told the clerk he would shoot him if he didnt let him take a pack of cigarettes without paying. According to police media: At […]

Jamal Hauoli-OntaiHILO, Hawaii – 33 year old Jamal Hauoli-Ontai has been charged for the alleged robbery of a convenience store on Kinoole and Hoku Street in Hilo this weekend.

Police say Ontai told the clerk he would shoot him if he didnt let him take a pack of cigarettes without paying.

According to police media:

At approximately 3 a.m. Saturday (February 8), two men entered a convenience store at the corner of Kinoʻole Street and Hoku Street. One of them purchased several items and then threatened to shoot the clerk if he didn’t let him take a package of cigarettes without paying.

When another customer entered the store, the two men left.

Police investigation led to the identity of the suspect as 33-year-old Jamal K. K. Hauoli-Ontai, who has no permanent address.Hawaii Co. Police media release from February 12, 2014

Police tracked him down at the Moʻoheau bus terminal, but Ontai didnt give up without a fight. Police say he became combative during the arrest, causing minor injuries to the officer.

On Monday, he was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault of a police officer, resisting arrest and promoting a detrimental drug. Bail was set at $63,000.


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