Hawaii island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in a string of thefts in the Keaukaha area of Hilo.

The man is in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5 feet 9 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing 180 to 200 pounds. He was seen taking items and leaving the Apapane Street area on a bicycle. His image was captured on surveillance camera.

Police ask anyone who knows him to call at 935-3311 and ask for Officer Matthew Lewis. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Fire on Maui extinguished

Fire crews extinguished a 10-acre brush fire in Kihei, Maui.

The fire broke out at about 1:30 p.m. Friday on the mauka side of Piilani Highway, near Kulanihakoi Street.

The Kihei fire crew arrived at 1:40 p.m. and found brush burning about 200 feet mauka of the highway.

Winds of 15 to 20 mph spread the fire quickly before firefighters brought it under control around 2:30 p.m. When firefighters left the scene at 5:05 p.m., no smoke could be seen.

But because of the kiawe trees within the areas, they waited until 9:15 a.m. Saturday to declare the fire extinguished.