ID sought in theft case

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Hawaii Island Police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft from a Hilo store.

Hawaii Island Police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft from a Hilo store.

On Feb. 2, an adult male shoplifted an item from a Hilo Store. The incident was captured on video surveillance cameras.

The male is described as being possibly Asian, with fair to medium complexion, black medium length hair and wearing a black baseball cap, white T-shirt, black pants and a gray backpack.

Police ask anyone who knows the identity of this person in the photo to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Officer Joshua Gouveia at 961-2213.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

By West Hawaii Today staff and wire sources