Walmart theft suspect sought

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Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female who is suspected of stealing a black LG brand cellular telephone.

Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female who is suspected of stealing a black LG brand cellular telephone.

The victim reported that she forgot her phone on a counter at the Kailua-Kona Walmart store on Aug. 15.

After reviewing video surveillance, it appears as if the unidentified woman picks up and conceals the victim’s phone.

The suspect is described as Caucasian/Hispanic, aged 35-40 years old, 5-feet-four-inches, 140 pounds, long brown hair, and has a tattoo near or on her neck.

Police ask anyone with information on this suspect to call Officer Bradden Kimura of Kona Patrol at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253. Callers may also call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.