Surveillance Footage Captures Burglary at Coffee Shop

Hawaiʻi Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in the South Kohala District.

The break-in occurred on Oct. 27. At approximately 5:51 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary located at the Waimea Coffee Company where a suspect removed several items from the establishment.

Video surveillance captured the incident and the suspect is believed to be a younger male with fair skin, a slender build, and dark hair. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a light-colored beanie, a dark-colored mask, a long sleeve hooded sweatshirt, tight fitted long pants and checkered shoes.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact South Kohala Patrol Officer Eric Ontiveros, via email at Eric.Ontiveros@hawaiicounty.gov, or the South Kohala Police Station at 808-887-3080.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.