HPD Seeks Suspects in Oshima Surf Burglary

A burglary that took place at Oshima Surf in Kainaliu Tuesday is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.

HPD reports that officers responded at 2:23 a.m. Tuesday to the store after someone from a nearby business heard suspicious sounds from the store and saw a dark Toyota Tacoma pickup truck driving in the northbound direction on Mamalahoa Highway.

Investigating officers found evidence of a forcible break-in and reviewed surveillance video. The video showed four people, whose faces were obscured, grabbing clothing before leaving the store. Bikinis, blouses, rash guards, and other surf brand attire were among the items taken.

Anyone who has information regarding the case should call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311, contact Detective Roylen Valera by calling 326-4646, extension 221, e-mailing roylen.valera@hawaiicounty.gov, or contact Detective Walter Ah Mow by calling 326-4646, extension 238, or e-mail walter.ahmow@hawaiicounty.gov.

Those who would prefer to remain anonymous should call the Big Island Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.