Police Renew Request for Help Solving Burglary, Arson

Big Island police are again asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary and arson case that occurred May 30 in the Shipman Business Park in Kea`au.

Police and firefighters responding to an early morning call found a warehouse on Kipimana Street fully engulfed in flames.

Investigation showed that someone had cut a chain on the front gate and then cut a hole in the warehouse wall to gain entrance. A flatbed truck and heavy equipment had been removed.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Det. Grant Todd at 961-2385 or contact him via email at gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Calls can be made anonymously and confidentially to Crime Stoppers at 961-8300. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to Caller ID.