11-09-20 Police request assistance identifying Waimea burglary suspect

Hawaiʻi Police Department
South Kohala Patrol
Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming
Phone: (808) 887-3080
Report No. 20-082259

Media Release

Hawaiʻi Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in the South Kohala District.

On October 27, 2020, at approximately 5:51 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary located at the Waimea Coffee Company. Through investigation, it was discovered the establishment had been unlawfully entered and the suspect removed several items from within.

Video surveillance captured the incident and the suspect is believed to be a younger male with fair skin, a slender build, and dark hair. At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing a light-colored beanie, a dark colored mask, a long sleeve hooded sweatshirt, tight fitted long pants and checkered shoes.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact South Kohala Patrol Officer Eric Ontiveros, via email at Eric.Ontiveros@hawaiicounty.gov, or at the South Kohala Police Station at (808) 887-3080.


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