HILO, Hawaii – Police have released a composite drawing of a man wanted for burglary with the hope someone will recognize him.
Back on May 31, police say a 83-year-old Hilo woman was walking into the dining room of her Kilauea Aveue home before 2:15 p.m. when she saw a man come out of her bedroom and then flee the area on foot. The victim, who was not injured in the burglary, says the intruder stole jewelry and cash valued at $8,100.
Police describe the suspect as a “local male” in his early 20’s between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10. He was wearing a white “chef’s jacket” and black slacks, and was carrying a red bag.
Anyone who knows his identity or has any information about this incident is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or to contact Detective Dean Uyetake at 961-2379 or dean.uyetake@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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STORY SUMMARY
HILO (BIVN) - The suspect allegedly stole $8,000 of cash and jewelry from a Kilauea Avenue home on May 31. The victim was 83 years old.