6-17-24 Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect
Hawai’i Police Department
South Kohala Patrol
Officer Jessica Cook
Phone: (808) 935-3311
Report No.: 24-049610
Media Release
Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 1:25 a.m., South Kohala patrol officers responded to a burglary alarm at a Kamuela convenience store on Mamalahoa Highway. Upon arrival, officers discovered a broken glass window. During the course of their investigation, they learned that several electronic smoking devices, commonly known as “e-cigarettes” had been stolen from within the business. Upon reviewing video footage, the suspect can be seen entering the parking lot on a blue bicycle. Shortly after arriving, the suspect, while clenching a hammer in their left hand, is seen smashing the window, entering the store through the broken window, and removing items from a display. The person then exited through the broken window and fled on the bicycle toward Mamalahoa Highway.
The suspect, who is approximately 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, is described as wearing a green head cover, dark-colored face covering, a black long-sleeved sweater, long black pants, black shoes, dark-colored gloves, and carrying a black back pack. The suspect, whose brown hair can be seen in a “bun”, is believed to be a “left-handed” female.
Police ask anyone with information to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or email Officer Jessica Cook at Jessica.cook@hawaiicounty.gov.
