Suspect sought in Hilo burglary

Police detectives are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect in a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10.

At approximately 2:40 a.m. that day, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of an alarm at a business located in the 400 block of Manono Street.

Officers determined that a lone male suspect unlawfully entered the business and removed numerous items of merchandise before fleeing the scene.

The suspect was captured on video surveillance within the business.

Anyone with information about the burglary suspect is encouraged to call the police department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311. They may also contact Detective Kimo Keli‘ipa‘akaua at (808) 961-2375 or via email at kimo.keliipaakaua@hawaiicounty.gov.

Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.