Police seek car break-in suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a reported break-in to a vehicle Monday in the parking lot of Liko Lehua Cafe on Pauahi Street in Hilo.

Police say that at about 2:54 p.m. Monday, an unidentified man entered a 40-year-old woman’s vehicle and took something.

He then left on a blue scooter or moped, which was caught on a surveillance camera. The suspect is described as a younger “local” male with a slim-to-medium build. He was wearing a light shirt, light shorts, a white hat and a dark backpack.

Anyone who recognizes the man or knows anything about this case is asked to call the police or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.