Police seek info on Keaau thief

Person of interest in Keaau theft.
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Police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man who is a person of interest in a theft that took place at a Keaau retail store earlier this month.

On Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:15 p.m., an unidentified male was observed on video surveillance in a restricted area within a business located on Old Volcano Road in Keaau. Shortly thereafter, several items were observed missing from this area.

Police did not disclose the name of the business.

The man is described as possibly being in his 20s, having a thin build and a fair complexion, with dark colored hair. He was last seen wearing a pink-colored hooded jacket.

Police ask for anyone who recognizes this man to call Officer Gregory Horton at (808) 965-2716, or email Gregory.Horton@hawaiicounty.gov, or call the police department’s nonemergency line at (808) 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.