Community: 6-09-25 Kona Burglary Suspect Sought
Community: 6-09-25 Kona Burglary Suspect Sought
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a male person of interest in a burglary that occurred in the 76-0000 block of Leilani Street, off of Lako Street, in Keauhou sometime during the evening/early morning hours of January 30, and January 31, 2025.
The male suspect is believed to be bald, with a pot belly, and operating a white pick-up truck in the area at the time the incident occurred. During the course of the incident vandalism occurred and food items were reported as being removed without permission. No pictures of the suspect are available.
Police ask anyone who may know the identity of the male suspect, or who has information regarding the incident, to contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311; or Detective Joel Furuto at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 281; or via email at joel.furuto@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.
