9-21-22 Police Request Public’s Assistance Identifying Theft Suspect
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying an individual involved in a theft that took place in lower Puna on Thursday, September 6, 2022, at 12:20 p.m., after the suspect was observed on video surveillance utilizing a stolen credit card within a business establishment in Kea‘au.
The suspect is described as possibly being in his 30’s to 40’s with a fair complexion and large build. He arrived in a light blue, Chevrolet Uplander passenger van with unknown license plates.
Police ask that anyone who recognizes this individual call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311, Officer Keaolapule Fessenden-Grace at (808) 965-2716, or email him at Keaolapule.Fessenden@hawaiicounty.gov.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
