South Hilo patrol officers responded Monday at about 3:12 a.m. to a burglary alarm at a business located on the 500 block of West Kawailani Street in Hilo.
During their investigation, officers determined that between 3:08 a.m. and 3:17 a.m., a suspect arrived at the business and entered the building by prying open the rear door with a crowbar.
Upon entering the business, the suspect proceeded to an ATM and pulled off the front cover, police said. The suspect then pried and struck the lower door of the ATM with the crowbar in an attempt to gain access to its currency.
As police arrived in the area, the suspect fled by running out of the rear door and was last seen heading west on foot. Officers conducted checks in the surrounding neighborhoods, but no suspects were located.
The business’ video surveillance system captured images of the suspect.
Those with information regarding this crime or the suspects identity may contact Detective Christopher Jelsma at (808) 961-2386 or at christopher.jelsma@hawaiicounty.gov of the police departments nonemergency line at (808) 935-3311
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island wide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.