Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that 30 year-old Antanacious Nau of Hilo, was arrested and charged in relation to two March 21 burglaries at two businesses in Hilo.

As the Complaint alleges, Nau was charged with 6 offenses including two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree (enter or remain unlawfully in a building with intent to commit theft), Theft in the Second Degree (exert unauthorized control over tools, valued over $750, with intent to deprive the owner of the tools), Criminal Property Damage in the Second Degree (damage property of another, a fence, and cause over $1,500 damage), Criminal Property Damage in the Third Degree (damage property of another, a door, and cause over $500 damage), and Theft in the Third Degree (exert unauthorized control over drinks, valued over $250, with intent to deprive the owner of the drinks).

The investigation was handled by Officers Victor McLellan, Lisa Ebesugawa, and Chyann Gabriel, South Hilo Patrol, and Detective John Balberde, Area I Criminal Investigation Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Heipua Ah Loy.

The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi County Prosecuting Attorney