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Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a theft suspect who was photographed near stolen farm equipment.

On Jan. 23 at 8:48 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a theft on the 89-400 block of Hawaii Belt Road in Captain Cook. The victim stated that farming equipment was stolen from the property.

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The farm equipment was recovered two days on Jan. 23 at 4:45 p.m. on the 92-9000 block of Hawaii Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision.

An unidentified male was observed near the farm equipment, but he fled the area prior to officers’ arrival. A witness to the incident managed to take a photograph of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a local male with a medium build and complexion, 40 to 50 years old, with short dark-colored hair. He was last seen wearing a black tank top with sunglasses on his head.

Anyone with information about the identity of this person is encouraged to contact Kona Patrol Officer Cal-Jason Hoopai at (808) 935-3311 or by email at Cal-Jason.Hoopai@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island wide Crime Stoppers number at (808)961-8300. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.