HILO, Hawaii – The wallet and cell phone of a 27-year-old Hilo man was taken following an alleged assault in Downtown Hilo on Monday morning, May 2nd.

Hawaii County police are investigating the robbery that took place at t 6:15 a.m. near the corner of Keawe Street and Haili Street.

The suspect is described as a local male, about 5-foot-10, 125-130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a yellow T-shirt, police say.

The assault victim declined treatment for his injuries.

Police ask anyone with information about this case to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.