Honolulu Police seek public’s help in purse snatching case

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are asking for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a purse snatching incident.

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Authorities report that shortly before midnight on Saturday, September 28, a man approached a woman waiting at a bus stop on North Hotel Street and forcibly grabbed her bag, causing her to fall to the ground.

The suspect then fled the scene with her purse.


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The suspect is described as being between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hat, a red shirt, overall pants, and a black and yellow hockey jersey.

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Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Honolulu police.