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Hawaii County police on Thursday charged a 31-year-old man in connection with a residential burglary in Kau.
Mario Espino and a 26-year-old woman, both Hawaiian Ocean View Estates residents, were arrested on Tuesday after a burglary was reported in the 92-1400 block of Aloha Boulevard in their neighborhood.
Police identified Espino after reviewing video surveillance footage, and later learned the woman allegedly assisted in the burglary.
They were found in a nearby home on Hula Lane. Detectives executed a search warrant at the Hula Lane home, where they found and recovered the stolen items.
Espino was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft and habitual property crime. His bail was set at $7,250. His initial court appearance is set for Friday at the Kona District Court.
The woman was released pending investigation.
The Hawaii Police Department urges community members to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious persons and vehicles to police by calling 935-3311.
Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 961-8300.
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