Police seek to ID burglary suspect

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Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a photographic image of a suspect involved in an attempted burglary at a business establishment on the 1100 block of Kilauea Avenue in Hilo.

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a photographic image of a suspect involved in an attempted burglary at a business establishment on the 1100 block of Kilauea Avenue in Hilo.

The photo depicts the male suspect, who is described as Caucasian, in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-9 with short hair. He was wearing a tank top or possibly no shirt, dark shorts, dark shoes, dark gloves and a light large-brim hat. He was carrying a dark backpack with reflective markings.

Anyone with information about the person in this photograph to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Joel Field at 961-2381 or joel.field@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.