Threat prompts increased police presence at Waikoloa Elementary School

An increased police presence will be in place at Waikoloa Elementary School on Monday.

Sunday morning, South Kohala patrol officers responded to a report of graffiti spray painted on various walls at the Waikoloa Elementary School, according to the Hawaii Police Department. Some of the contents of the graffiti included a shooting threat on Monday.

After reviewing video surveillance footage, the images of at least two individuals, both of whom are wearing clothing which conceals their identity, are captured on the school campus at approximately 2:20 a.m. Sunday. .

School administrators were apprised of the graffiti’s contents and they advised that school will continue as scheduled. There will be an increase of police personnel at the school to ensure the safety of students and staff.

“Threats such as these are taken seriously and prosecution to the fullest extent possible will be sought against those responsible for such actions,” police said.

Anyone who can identify the responsible individuals or who has information about the case should contact Officer Dwayne Sluss at (808) 887-3080 or by calling the department’s nonemergency line at (808) 935-3311.