Hawaiʻi Police Department
South Hilo Patrol
Sergeant Lorenzo Artienda
Phone: 961-2213
Report No. C15012588
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Media Release
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of a fuel tanker from Honomū last month.
The custom made 500 gallon diesel fuel tanker was on a double-axle trailer on Old Māmalahoa Highway near the Honomū transfer station and had a red Honda fuel pump. It was rusted silver with a pump and nozzle toward the back and had diamond-shaped placards with “1993” on the front and side.
Police ask anyone with any information about the theft or the location of the tanker to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.