Hilo man charged for stealing cigarettes

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A Big Island man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stealing approximately $150 worth of cigarettes from a Hilo business.

According to Hawaii County police, 32-year-old Konyaku Kailio of Hilo has been arrested and charged in connection with the crime.

According to the report, a person reportedly broke into a business on the 700 block of Leilani Street and removed the cigarettes at about 7:25 p.m. on Sunday.

A police investigation later led to Kaili, officials said.

Shortly after midnight on Monday, police made a traffic stop in Hilo and arrested Kaili on suspicion of traffic offenses and burglary. He was taken to the Hilo police cellblock while detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section continued the investigation.

Police charged Kaili with second-degree burglary, driving without a license and driving without insurance on Tuesday.

His bail was set at $2,525.

He remained at the cellblock until his initial court appearance on Wednesday.