The stolen tractor was similar to the one shown. Photo courtesy of CharlesandHudson.com.

Police are investigating the theft of a tractor over the weekend on the Hamakua Coast.

The tractor, a green John Deere model with a front-end loader, was stolen near the 20-mile marker in Ninole. It was taken sometime between 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8:20 a.m. Monday.

The machine equipped with a yellow Gearmore grass cutter was valued at $39,000.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Officer Agitau Faanunu at 962-2120.

Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.