Ono charged in property crimes

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Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old Hilo man for several property crimes in the Panaewa House and Farm Lots area.

Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old Hilo man for several property crimes in the Panaewa House and Farm Lots area.

On Monday, 22-year-old Kody Ono was initially arrested for the theft of a cellphone taken during a Dec. 5 burglary on Makalika Street. Through their investigation, officers later determined Ono sold several pieces of silverware that were taken from an Awapuhi Street home Dec. 8.

The total value of the stolen property was estimated at $455.

Police charged Ono on Tuesday evening with burglary and two counts of theft. His bail was set at $36,000 and his initial court appearance was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.