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Big Isle couple face theft charges after police spot them in stolen SUV

A Big Island man and woman will appear in Hilo District Court today to face charges of stealing a vehicle from a Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna.

Kimo Oberle, 22, of of Hilo and Keahi Javine, 18, of Keaau, were arrested for allegedly taking a Toyota 4Runner Saturday from 19th Avenue.

On Monday, police spotted the Toyota on Saddle Road and followed it to Hilo, where a man and a woman fled the vehicle.

The vehicle was then recovered.

Oberle was charged with auto theft. His bail was set at $2,000.

Javine was charged with burglary, auto theft and unauthorized possession of personal confidential information. Her bail was set at $9,000.

One response to “Big Isle couple face theft charges after police spot them in stolen SUV”

  1. allie says:

    The Puna district continues to be, per capita, one of the highest crime areas in Hawaii.

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