A Puna woman has been charged in connection with a car break-in that occurred last week in Hilo.
On Wednesday, March 1, a 49-year-old man reported that an unknown female entered his vehicle that was parked at a business located on Puainako Street and removed several items.
The victim confronted the female suspect while she was still in possession of his belongings; however, she fled prior to the responding officers’ arrival.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division took over the investigation and were able to identify the suspect as 49-year-old Bella Carvalho of Pāhoa.
On Wednesday, March 8, Carvalho was arrested by officers of the Area I Special Enforcement Unit for an outstanding bench warrant.
Carvalho was taken to the Hilo police cellblock while officers continued their investigation.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
Just before noon on Thursday, March 9, Carvalho was charged with first degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and fourth degree theft.
She is being held at the Hilo cellblock in lieu of $11,000 bail pending her initial court appearance scheduled for Friday, March 10, in South Hilo District Court.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
