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HPD Hunts for Identity of Theft Suspect

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Unknown theft suspect connected to stolen purse in Hilo. PC: HPD

On Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, an unknown suspect stole a woman’s purse while she used the bathroom at a business located within the 1000 block of Kīlauea Avenue, according to a report from the Hawai‘i Police Department. When she came out of the bathroom the purse was missing.

Police investigating the matter located some video that captured a man within the area when the incident occurred.

HPD is asking for assistance in locating the man, or information leading to the identity of the man.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Levi Comilla of the South Hilo Patrol Division at (808)-961-2213, the police non-emergency number at (808)-935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at (808)- 961-8300.

This information was provided by the authorities. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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