Hawai‘i Island police seek help identifying suspect seen near stolen farm equipment

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was photographed near stolen farm equipment.

On Jan. 23 at 8:48 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to the 89-400 block of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Captain Cook for a report of a theft. The victim stated that farming equipment was stolen from the property.

The farm equipment was recovered two days on Jan. 23 at 4:45 p.m., on the 92-9000 block of Hawai‘i Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision. An unidentified male was seen near the farm equipment, however, he fled the area before officers arrived.

A witness to the incident managed to take a picture of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a local male with a medium build and complexion, 40 to 50 years old, with short dark-colored hair. He was last seen wearing a black tank top with sunglasses on his head.

Anyone with information about the identity of this person is encouraged to contact Kona Patrol Officer Cal-Jason Hoopai at 808-935-3311, or by email at Cal-Jason.Hoopai@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300.