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Hawaii Police Department
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 :: 08:48 a.m. HST

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Hawaii Island Police seek help in locating stolen bonsai tree

Hawaii Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance regarding a stolen bonsai tree.

In August 2018, police initiated a theft investigation on a rare bonsai tree taken from a local nursery in the Puna district. The bonsai shown in the photo is a Brassaia bonsai and was kept and cared for by the owner since 1962.
 
Police are actively investigating the incident and are asking for public help on any information regarding the theft or help in locating and recovering the bonsai.
 
Please contact Officer Kaipo Aurello at 808-965-2716, police non-emergency number at 808-935-3311, or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300. Tipsters may be entitled to a reward, tips can be made anonymously.

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Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 808-935-3311

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