22 year-old Shaycen Sabino of Hilo was arrested and charged with felony theft of a Chevrolet Malibu rental car. It is alleged that Sabino stole the car while posing as a valet attendant at a Banyan Drive hotel on November 24.

As the Complaint alleges, Sabino, a felony repeat offender, was charged with Theft in the First Degree (exert unauthorized control over another person’s Chevrolet Malibu with intent to deprive the owner of their property), Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle in the First Degree (exert unauthorized control over another person’s vehicle without their consent), and Habitual Property Crime. The most serious offense, Theft in the First Degree, is a class B felony offense which is punishable by a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. If convicted as charged, he faces sentencing to a mandatory prison term and will not be eligible for probation.

Sabino made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court yesterday where his request for supervised release was denied and his bail was maintained at $70,000.00.

The case was initiated by Officer Roland Kuamo‘o, South Hilo Patrol, and the arrest was made by Officer Sheldon Adviento, South Hilo Patrol. The felony investigation was handled by Detective Paul Mangus, Area I Criminal Investigation Section, Hawai‘i Police Department.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lucas Burns is prosecuting the case.

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

 

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