Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 29-year-old Tomas Traverso of Hilo as a result of an agricultural theft investigation in Hilo.

The charges stem from a recent incident on a farm in the Wainaku area where Traverso was observed removing 30 pounds of rambutan, valued at $125, and placing it in a cart. A worker from the farm confronted the suspect and detained him until police arrived.

Police charged Traverso with second-degree theft and second-degree criminal trespass. His total bail was set at $1,250.

Police encourage the public to report all suspected agricultural theft incidents by calling the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

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