Hawaii Island police are seeking witnesses to the theft of a car from a Hilo parking lot.
Hawaii Island police are seeking witnesses to the theft of a car from a Hilo parking lot.
On Tuesday, a 40-year-old woman reported her gray 2005 Toyota four-door sedan had been removed from the parking lot at Sack ‘n’ Save on Kanoelehua Avenue.
Investigation led to the identity of a suspect, 33-year-old Jessica Nasario of Hilo, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Nasario and the stolen car were found Wednesday in the Wainaku area of Hilo. Police arrested her and took her to the Hilo police cellblock. She was charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, promoting a dangerous drug, promoting a harmful drug, promoting a detrimental drug, possessing drug paraphernalia and carrying a deadly weapon. Her bail was set at $7,250. She remains at the cellblock pending her initial court appearance scheduled for Monday.
Anyone who witnessed the theft or who has any information about the case should call the department’s nonemergency line a 935-3311 or contact Officer Donovan Kohara at 961-2272 or donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov.
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.