Man charged in Hilo school burglaries

Detectives have charged a 21-year-old Hilo man for several offenses stemming from separate burglaries and a theft that occurred at a Hilo school.

After conferring with prosecutors, Kalei Kaina Kaaumoana was charged Friday with two counts of first degree burglary and three counts of second degree theft.

Kaaumoana’s bail was set at $80,000 and he was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday.

Included in the charges, is the theft of a ukulele from a Hilo school on Oct. 21.