HPD Seeks Identity of Theft Suspect

Theft suspect. Surveillance photo provided by HPD.

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a theft investigation.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2017, an unknown male entered the victim’s property in the Kalapana Black Sands subdivision and removed power tools, a generator and other household items.

Police ask anyone who knows the identity of the person in the photo to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Officer Daniel Tam at 965-2716

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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.