Police are investigating the theft of 800 pounds of coffee parchment and other items from a property in Naalehu. ADVERTISING Police are investigating the theft of 800 pounds of coffee parchment and other items from a property in Naalehu. Shortly
Police are investigating the theft of 800 pounds of coffee parchment and other items from a property in Naalehu.
Shortly after 4 p.m. Feb. 11, police received a call from a 53-year-old homeowner that unknown individuals had removed 10 80-pound brown burlap bags containing coffee parchment, a 10-foot-by-10-foot instant gazebo and an electric garage door opener from his property, according to the Hawaii County Police Department. The burlap bags are marked with “14-2” in black ink.
Police estimated the value of the stolen items at $10,000.
Ka‘u patrol officers are continuing the investigation, which is classified as a second-degree theft.
Anyone with information on this incident or anyone who may know the identities of the suspects should call Officer Augustine Akiu at 939-2520.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
