Hawaii Police Department
South Kohala District
Captain James Sanborn
Phone: 887-3038
May 19, 2008
Report No.
C08015494

Media Release

Hawaii County Police have initiated a Criminal Property Damage case in connection with a fire at Waimea Elementary School.

Police reported on Sunday (May 18) that a fire was observed within a secured fenced area containing plastic storage sheds, a golf cart and a riding lawn tractor with a trailer.  Estimated damage is said to be $4,300.

The fire was extinguished. Preliminary investigation revealed it to be suspicious. 

Police ask anyone with information about the fire to call Officer Bobbie-Jo Sagon at 887-3080, or the Police Department's non-emergency number at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.  All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.