Hilo burglary suspect arrested

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A Hilo man is in police custody in connection with a burglary last year in Hilo. The burglary on Kapaka Street in Hilo was reported on Oct. 27.

A Hilo man is in police custody in connection with a burglary last year in Hilo. The burglary on Kapaka Street in Hilo was reported on Oct. 27.

Investigation led to the identity of a suspect, identified as 40-year-old Kai Inman of Hilo.

Shortly before 1 a.m. Jan. 11, Inman was arrested in Hilo and taken to the Hilo police cellblock while police from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section continued the investigation.

At 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, he was charged with first-degree burglary. His bail was set at $25,000. He remains at the cellblock pending his initial court appearance scheduled today.