Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying possible suspects in a burglary and fire that occurred two months ago in Puna.
Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying possible suspects in a burglary and fire that occurred two months ago in Puna.
At approximately 5:19 a.m. May 30, Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire in Shipman Industrial Park. Upon arrival, they found a warehouse on Kipimana Street fully engulfed in flames.
Investigation revealed the front gate chain was severed to gain entrance to the premises. One or more suspects entered the building from the rear by cutting a hole in the wall and then removed a flatbed pickup truck and some heavy equipment, according to police.
The incident is being investigated as arson and burglary, police said.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385 or email gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.