Weed wackers stolen from Panaewa Zoo

Hawaii Island police are investigating the theft of weed whackers over the weekend from Panaewa Zoo.

Sometime between 6:45 and 7:30 a.m. Sunday, 10 red Shindaiwa model T282X weed trimmers, valued at $600 each, were removed from the zoo’s premises. One of them was later recovered from nearby bushes, according to police.

Police ask anyone with information about this case to call the police department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.