Police seek identity of Waimea burglary suspect

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Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in Waimea.
Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in Waimea.
Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in Waimea.
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Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in Waimea.

Shortly before 6 a.m. Oct. 27, South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary at the Waimea Coffee Company. Through investigation, it was discovered the establishment had been unlawfully entered and the suspect removed several items from within.

Video surveillance captured the incident and the suspect is believed to be a younger male with fair skin, a slender build, and dark hair. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a light-colored beanie, a dark colored mask, a long sleeve hooded sweatshirt, tight fitted long pants and checkered shoes.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact South Kohala Patrol Officer Eric Ontiveros via email to Eric.Ontiveros@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling the South Kohala Police Station at (808) 887-3080.