Big Island Police Seek Help Identifying Credit Card Suspect

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a series of fraudulent credit card transactions that occurred at multiple businesses in Kailua-Kona between March 13 and March 16, 2026.

According to reports from the Hawaiʻi Police Department and Hawaii News Now, an unknown individual used a stolen or unauthorized credit card to make purchases at several local establishments. The investigation revealed that the fraudulent activity included transactions at two large big-box stores.

Suspect Description and Evidence

Law enforcement officials are utilizing surveillance footage from the affected businesses to identify the suspect. The footage shows a dark-skinned male with a beard using the credit card and subsequently leaving the premises.

The case is being handled by the Kona Patrol division of the Hawaiʻi Police Department under report number 26-024429.

Reporting and Rewards

Police are requesting assistance from the public to identify the individual seen in the surveillance video. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Hawaiʻi Police Department non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

Direct inquiries can also be directed to Officer Brian Hunt via telephone at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253 or through email at brian.hunt@hawaiipolice.gov.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, the police have advised contacting Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Tipsters providing information that leads to an identification or arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not utilize caller ID or record calls to ensure the confidentiality of the information provided.