Police seek ID of suspected tablet thief

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Hawaii Island police are investigating a theft at a business on the 200 block of Kekuanaoa Street in Hilo.

At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man entered the business and removed an electronic tablet valued at $450. His image was captured on a surveillance camera. Police ask anyone who knows his identity to call the Hawaii Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311 and ask for Officer Daniel Kuwabara.

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. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.