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Man charged in theft

Police have arrested and charged a 45-year-old Hilo man for allegedly stealing several items from a business on either April 16 or 17. Items stolen include two Lincoln welders, a Ford flatbed truck and miscellaneous tools.

Frank Eblacas, of no permanent address, was charged Friday with second-degree theft, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. His bail was set at $10,000.

Police request that anyone with additional information about this incident call Detective James Correa at 961-2289.