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Hilo man caught on surveillance video is charged with burglary

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Justin Fergerstrom was charged with burglary after police reviewed surveillance video. (COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT)

Hawaii County police have charged a 30-year-old Hilo man with burglary after he was allegedly caught on surveillance video breaking into the victim’s house and removing items.

According to police, the video shows a suspect, believed to be Justin Fergerstrom, of breaking into the South Wilder Road house several times during a four-hour period and removing fishing gear, car parts, power tools and other items valued at more than $1,700.

Police arrested Fergerstrom on Thursday morning. He was charged today with three counts of first-degree burglary and one count of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle.

Fergerstrom is being held in lieu of $85,000 aggregate bail. His initial court appearance is set for Monday.

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