The quest for a theft suspect is underway on Hawai‘i Island, as local law enforcement seeks the public's help in identifying a man linked to a string of unauthorized ATM withdrawals in the Hilo area. The incidents involve repeated misuse of a single victim’s card across multiple ATM locations—one being a bank on Waiānuenue Avenue, where the suspect was captured by surveillance during the early hours of August 29, 2024, as reported by the Hawaii Police Department.
Officers describe the suspect as a local male likely in his late 40s to early 50s; his height estimates range from 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet, and he weighs somewhere between 160–220 pounds. The suspect can be seen in the pictures put forth by the police for identification purposes. Hawaii Police Department's request for aid stresses the importance of community vigilance — encouraging anyone with knowledge of the individual to connect with Detective David Po‘ohina at (808) 961-2385 or to send an email to [email protected].
Confidentiality remains a top priority for those who wish to come forward without revealing their identity. Crime Stoppers has been provided as an alternative avenue for those tipsters, which guarantees to maintain anonymity. One can reach out to them at (808) 961-8300 for delivering any tips related to the theft suspect in question.
